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This conference talk from the Audio Developer Conference (ADC) 2024 explores techniques for reverse engineering hardware synthesizers, specifically focusing on the TX81Z. Learn how to create software synthesizers that recreate beloved synth sounds through detailed analysis and emulation. Cesare Ferrari, co-designer of the Cmajor programming language and experienced audio developer, demonstrates the process of analyzing a TX81Z hardware module to produce a software emulation in Cmajor. Discover approaches for recreating synthesis building blocks like oscillators and envelopes, tools for analyzing hardware sound generation modules, and methods for understanding the complex interactions that create distinctive sound characteristics. The techniques presented can be applied to emulating other instruments or drawing inspiration from their architecture to build unique instruments. This 43-minute presentation includes downloadable slides and offers valuable insights for audio developers interested in synthesizer emulation and sound design.
