Sought After Flame Midi-Talking Synth

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The Flame MIDI-Talking-Synth is based on analog and digital hybrid synthesizer technology. It integrates MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) for digital control and communication with other devices, allowing precise sequencing and parameter adjustments.
The heart of this synth is two analog Speakjet chips, which were produced by a United States company called Magnevation LLC. What is unique about this approach is that these chips were originally intended for robotic voices and not synthesizers.
The “talking” effect is likely achieved through a formant synthesis technique, where the synthesizer generates vocal-like sounds by manipulating formant filters to mimic the resonance of human speech. This involves analog circuitry, including voltage-controlled oscillators (VCOs), filters, and envelope generators, combined with digital signal processing (DSP) to handle MIDI data and complex modulation. The module also features manual controls and patchable inputs/outputs, typical of modular synth designs, enabling users to shape sound through both hardware and external signal routing.
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