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The possible next generation of demoscene 64k softsynths (Revision)

This is a transcription of this video from Revision 2012.

Requirements for a 64k synth

small
flexible
somewhat usable

The Idea: Runtime Code Generation

Theory
- Write synths & effects, hear changes instantly
- JIT compiler in editor, store compiled data in intro
- your synth is no longer limited to your own dsp …

Programming my own software synth

I've recently experimented with creating my own synth from scratch. A few months ago I knew absolutely nothing about synths, but now I've made one. Below is a screenshot. It's looking awful, I know. But the looks was something I scrapped together in a few minutes. The real beauty is …