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Wavetable synthesis

The wonderful thing about technology is that it never stands still. Once subtractive had become firmly established in the synthesist’s psyche, key figures in the synth industry started to look for new sounds and concepts. Once such figure was Wolfgang Palm who became the driving force behind a unique new form synthesis, which came to fruition in the late ’70s.

Wavetables from the ashes

The concept of wavetable synthesis had been around for some years, but it

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