MKSynthPatch Library Timbre Data
Base You specify a “timbre” as a string to the waveform parameter. For the
DBFm1vi, you can also specify the modulating
wave as a timbre.
Each “timbre” represents a family of
MKWaveTables, one for each frequency range. This
is very similar to how samplers work. By changing waveforms as the
pitch changes, the “munchkin” effect is avoided. Also, the waveforms
are band-limited, preventing aliasing.
List of timbres, derived from analysis of recorded data, includes:
soprano, tenor and bass voices singing various vowels woodwind instrments such as clarinet, oboe and sax. stringed instruments such as violin and cello
piano
various electronic waveforms such as square wave
Interpolation from one timbre to another is supported in some of
the MKSynthPatches.
In release 3.0 the data base is user-extendable.