Mathematics of the MML functional quantizer modules for VCV Rack software synthesizer
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2024
Department
Department of Mathematical Sciences; College of Sciences and Arts
Abstract
We detail the mathematical formulation of the line of “functional quantizer” modules developed by the Mathematics and Music Lab (MML) at Michigan Technological University, for the VCV Rack software modular synthesizer platform, which allow synthesizer players to tune oscillators to new musical scales based on mathematical functions. For example, we describe the recently-released MML Logarithmic Quantizer (LOG QNT) module that tunes synthesizer oscillators to the non-Pythagorean musical scale introduced by pop band The Apples in Stereo.
Recommended Citation
Schneider, M.,
McCarthy, C.,
Maxwell, M.,
Schneider, R.,
Sills, A.,
&
Pfeffer, J.
(2024).
Mathematics of the MML functional quantizer modules for VCV Rack software synthesizer.
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