Re: EDOs on the Nord Modular + awkward humour

> Joel,
>
> This is good news! The Nord is a fantastic synth. I wonder if these
> are the only choices one has for retuning? One would imagine that if
> it can do 31, it might be fully retunable. Perhaps Manuel, Jeff, or
> John can shed light on the issue.

From what I can discern, it's probably possible to do other equal-spaced scales. Many synths can do some sort of microtuning almost by accident; the Waldorf Microwave XT is one. Take a look at the downloadable manual, I think it can do 1 through 100 cents per step in 1 cent increments.

What I think would be an astounding fantasy instrument is if IRCAM's excellent Modalys physical modeling software were to someday run in real-time. Perhaps the also fantasized about (see http://www.macosrumors.com/index.php?view=recent) quad 1.4GHz processor PowerMacs would be capable, but even the more likely dual 1.4GHz G4s may bring it closer, if IRCAM ever considers it...

>> It lists 5 through 31 EDO/tET.
>>
>> Groucho: When is and EDO not an EDO ?
>> Chico : When an octave isn't an octave.
>> Harpo : That's a stretch...
>
> This is great!! These are like the Pitch Koans!

Does seem to get the point across, doesn't it ? I'd love to see someone come up with something really zen-like (pun intended) about "harmonic entropy" and such. I just had to screw up the spelling though - that's "When is _an_ EDO not an EDO ?" of course.

Does this work ? :

Groucho: An EDO isn't always an ET.
Chico : *Just* what do you *mean* ?!@#
Harpo : Now, now. Temper, temper...

Cheers,
Joel