MusicKit Synthesis Classes

• The MKOrchestra class manages the DSP as a whole.

• The MKUnitGenerator class (abstract) represents a DSP processing or generating module, such as an oscillator or a filter.

• The MKSynthData class represents a piece of DSP memory. A special type of MKSynthData called a "patchpoint" is used to connect MKUnitGenerators.

• The MKSynthPatch class (abstract) contains a list of MKUnitGenerators that make up a single sound-producing entity. To produce a chord, multiple instances of a MKSynthPatch subclass are required.

• The MKSynthInstrument class manages a set of MKSynthPatches (voice allocation).

We'll proceed as follows:

1. Look at the system from a high level, focusing on the MKSynthInstrument and MKOrchestra classes.

2. Look in detail at the MKOrchestra, MKUnitGenerator and MKSynthData classes.

3. 3. Look at the MKSynthPatch class. (next time)