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What sounds is FM synthesis good for?
FM synthesis is extremely good, however, at creating sounds that are difficult to achieve with subtractive synthesizers—sounds such as bell timbres, metallic tones, and the tine tones of electric pianos. Another strength of FM synthesis is punchy bass and synthetic brass sounds.
What artists use FM synthesis?
It clinched its place as the synth of the '80s. Phil Collins, Prince, and Brian Eno are just a few of the artists who used it in their recordings. FM is known for its crunchy basses, sharp bells, and clear electric pianos.
Did Yamaha invent FM synthesis?
FM synthesis was developed in the 1960s at Stanford University, California, by John Chowning, who was trying to create sounds different from analog synthesis. His algorithm was licensed to Japanese company Yamaha in 1973.
