Green Xenon Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Hi:What is the difference between AFM [Advanced Frequency Modulation] synthesis and FM [Frequency Modulation] synthesis?The former is used by synths like SY99, SY77 and TG77. The latter is used by synths like OPL3.Thanks,Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Wellington Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 I'm trying to dredge back into the dark recesses of my mind, but I think "AFM" just has more waveforms and algorithms... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosch Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 if you type "SY99" in google it brings you plenty of links.this one answers your question at first glance:http://homepage.mac.com/synth_seal/html/sy99a.htmlthe SY99 manual:http://www.retrevo.com/support/Yamaha-SY-99-manual/id/961ag823/t/2/...and many links more ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madox Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 What is the difference between AFM [Advanced Frequency Modulation] synthesis and FM [Frequency Modulation] synthesis?I think the best answer is to use your ears, and judge for yourself, what a sound engine is capable of. This can be tricky without owning the synth, but usually there will be enough sample material online to get a reasonable sense of a synth.You may also like to try Vintage Synth or Gear Slutz, which are more general synth fora.Cheers,madoxedit - message changed; probably sounded a bit harsh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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