Timbre refers to the quality or color of a sound and is determined by presence, distribution, and relative amplitude of overtones. This term also encompasses Spectral Music(s).

Audio

Go Where (excerpt)

Studio produced computer music by Ushio Torikai, with analysis and synthesis by David Wessel. Produced at IRCAM in 1985, released on the CD "Go Where" (Victor, VDR-1026), by Ushio Torikai.

Project

Lacy, Lewis, Wessel Trio

Trio improvisation with Steve Lacy (soprano saxophone), George Lewis (trombone), David Wessel (live electronics) from the Berkeley Edge Festival, June 7, 2003

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