Kenneth Reitz 3/29/2026

NumPy as Synth Engine

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This article details how NumPy arrays can serve as a synth engine to generate audio entirely from mathematical computations, without any pre-recorded samples. It covers the Karplus-Strong algorithm for plucked string sounds, adapting it for acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and ukulele by modeling physical resonances. It also delves into modeling tabla drums, layering multiple physical components to replicate complex percussion sounds. The content is a technical tutorial focused on digital signal processing (DSP) and programming with NumPy.

NumPy as Synth Engine

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