Something I've pondered about...Mark makes a lot of sense out of it! To confuse matters more, I have seen the Oberheim 2 voice described recently as "Paraphonic" (not by Oberheim) when it is, of course, obviously a two voice synth with separate articulation!
Yes. Really interesting to hear proper definitions. In a way multphonic and multitimbral are two terms that would have been useful to have had become common. ... Oops, this comment appeared on the next video on the playlist. It was meant for part 14!😂
The marketing concern is, obviously, extremely valid. But is it that hard/cumbersome, just to say: 8-Note Polyphonic, Fully Articulated; or 8-Note Polyphonic, Semi-Articulated; or 8-Note Polyphonic, 4-Voice Fully Articulated; etc? Or a standard shorthand arrangement, of # of VCO/# of VCF/# of VCA/# of Envelopes/# of LFOs ? Such as "an 8/4/4/4/1 synth"? Or "an 8/4/4/4/- synth"? Would need some asterisks/footnoting in the marketing materials for a while, perhaps, but then it would be pretty clear ... ?
Never needed anything more than 16 voice polyphonic articulation if I'm understanding correctly the gist of what he's actually tryin' to put across really that's all anybody could ever need. If you got at least that in a piece kit then the possibilities are pretty much limitless add a heaping helping of RAM & u could really reach for the 🌟's and then some folks.
To make things worse: in theory of harmony polyphony is the opposite of homophony. But still I don´t see any reason to be confused as everything is pretty clear if you consider the context where and how these terms are used.
You know that trying to change terminology is a pointless endeavor? once it's out in the wild there is no chance to correct anything. e.g theory hypothesis. a (scientific) theory is the accepted result of repeatable experiments and observation. a hypothesis is a question which gets this process started. sometimes you get a reply along the lines "that's just a theory". the person wants to tell you that they don't believe you. so hypothesis would be the more appropriate term in this situation since a theory is a proven thing. TLDR; : The genie is out of the bottle and it cannot be pushed back inside.
I am going to be so sad when this series is over. Love the history lessons. Thank you Professor Doty!
Thanks for making all the effort!
Something I've pondered about...Mark makes a lot of sense out of it! To confuse matters more, I have seen the Oberheim 2 voice described recently as "Paraphonic" (not by Oberheim) when it is, of course, obviously a two voice synth with separate articulation!
Yes. Really interesting to hear proper definitions. In a way multphonic and multitimbral are two terms that would have been useful to have had become common. ... Oops, this comment appeared on the next video on the playlist. It was meant for part 14!😂
The marketing concern is, obviously, extremely valid. But is it that hard/cumbersome, just to say:
8-Note Polyphonic, Fully Articulated; or
8-Note Polyphonic, Semi-Articulated; or
8-Note Polyphonic, 4-Voice Fully Articulated; etc?
Or a standard shorthand arrangement, of # of VCO/# of VCF/# of VCA/# of Envelopes/# of LFOs ?
Such as "an 8/4/4/4/1 synth"? Or "an 8/4/4/4/- synth"?
Would need some asterisks/footnoting in the marketing materials for a while, perhaps, but then it would be pretty clear ... ?
I can imagine this being played at a trial
Will part 16 have some proposals for terminology? A recap would be good, as well. :)
NOW YOU TELL ME
Maybe do Part 17/16, and make it a prog rock theme :)
Thanks! :)
Never needed anything more than 16 voice polyphonic articulation if I'm understanding correctly the gist of what he's actually tryin' to put across really that's all anybody could ever need. If you got at least that in a piece kit then the possibilities are pretty much limitless add a heaping helping of RAM & u could really reach for the 🌟's and then some folks.
To make things worse: in theory of harmony polyphony is the opposite of homophony. But still I don´t see any reason to be confused as everything is pretty clear if you consider the context where and how these terms are used.
I address the Baroque definition of "polyphony" extensively in one of the first videos. That is a totally different thing.
You know that trying to change terminology is a pointless endeavor? once it's out in the wild there is no chance to correct anything.
e.g theory hypothesis. a (scientific) theory is the accepted result of repeatable experiments and observation. a hypothesis is a question which gets this process started.
sometimes you get a reply along the lines "that's just a theory". the person wants to tell you that they don't believe you. so hypothesis would be the more appropriate term in this situation since a theory is a proven thing.
TLDR; : The genie is out of the bottle and it cannot be pushed back inside.
And in the end, it comes down what sort of music you create. No one cares what the synthsesis behind is.