Language(s): French

Keyword(s):

Computing ,  Synthesis and Resynthesis Techniques ,  Voltage Control ,  Computer Music ,  Serialism

Abstract:

The author analyses the relationships between the composer’s techniques and the technology of analogue and digital synthesizers to explain the principles of control-voltage synthesis. Through this article, he presents several composers, musicians and synthesizer designers: Walter Carlos, Milton Babitt, Herberty Belar, Harry Olsen, Robert Moog, John Cage, Lukas Foss, Lejaren Hiller and John Roy.

Abstract translation(s):

(français)

Chadabe, Joel (1972). Le principe du voltage-control et ses implications pour le compositeur

All references of the same author:

(English)

Chadabe, Joel (1975). The Voltage-Controlled Synthesizer
Chadabe, Joel (1981). Paths to a Point in a Musical Landscape
Chadabe, Joel (1983). Interactive Composing: An Overview
Chadabe, Joel (1984). Interactive Composing: An Overview
Chadabe, Joel (1996). The History of Electronic Music as a Reflection of Structural Paradigms
Chadabe, Joel (1997a). The Electronic Music Foundation
Chadabe, Joel (1997b). Electric Sound: The Past and Promise of Electronic Music
Chadabe, Joel (1999a). The Performer is Us
Chadabe, Joel (1999b). A Brief Overview of Otto Laske's Work
Chadabe, Joel (2000a). Devices I have Known and Loved
Chadabe, Joel (2000b). Remarks on Computer Music Culture
Chadabe, Joel (2001). Preserving Performances of Electronic Music
Chadabe, Joel (2002). The Limitations of Mapping as a Structural Descriptive in Electronic Instruments
Chadabe, Joel (2003). Where We're Going
Chadabe, Joel (2004a). Electronic Music and Life
Chadabe, Joel (2004b). Look Around and Get Engaged