dsp = digital signal processing
simply put it's the art of using a computer if you want to call it that,
in terms of music this usually this involves adding or subtracting effects
from a "natural" sound. For examply by applying a Fast Fourier Transform (a
mathematical 'shift') to the work of a violist or drummer for example you
might end up with a significantly modified and 'funky' sound.
the term is very loosely used in the music sense... in the broader sense its
exactly what its name says, its using a computer (or dedicate piece of
hardware) to process a digital signal (1's and 0's) in order to produce a
modified signal. Your cell phone uses it every day...
hope that helps
regards
conrad d. seaman
-----Original Message-----
From: KELL SIMON [mailto:ksimon@gswc.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2001 3:07 PM
To: idm@hyperreal.org
Subject: [idm] what is dsp?
would someone like to give a brief description of what is dsp?
i have heard this term used in so many different contexts (as a genre, as
something someone can be a genius at, as a prefix for the term "chamber
music", and most often as a prefix for the word "fuckery"). i am feeling
confused.
thanks much
k
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