Physical systems modeling synthesis is the technique of using complex equations and algorithms to mathematically create models that replicate behavior and sound of physical instruments.
Virtual Analog/Analog Modeling
Virtual analog is a term that describes the use of physical systems modeling to recreate the behavior and sound of analog synthesizers.
Electro-mechanical modeling is the use of physical systems modeling to recreate the behavior and sound of electro-mechanical instruments like electric pianos and electric organs.
Hover on a section of the Lounge Lizard Session plug-in below to find out what it does:
Acoustic Modeling
Acoustic modeling is the use of physical systems modeling to recreate the behavior and sound of acoustic instruments like wind instruments and string instruments.
Hover on a section of the Logic Pro X Sculpture plug-in below to find out what it does:
Sound Samples
Click on the Soundcloud links below to hear examples of different physical modeling synthesis sounds:
Commercial Timelines
Scroll through the timelines below to view the commercial history of physical modeling synthesizers: