Pseudocode for Karplus-Strong algorithm

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In summary, the Karplus-Strong algorithm is a digital signal processing technique used to create a plucked string sound on a computer. It works by applying a low-pass filter to a noise signal and feeding the output back into the filter in a loop. Pseudocode is a high-level description of a program or algorithm written in plain English. The pseudocode for the Karplus-Strong algorithm involves generating a noise signal, filtering it, and repeating the process in a loop. The main steps of the algorithm include generating a noise signal, applying a low-pass filter, feeding back the filtered signal, and adjusting parameters to achieve different sounds and pitches.

Dec 7, 2016

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Does anyone have some Pseudocode for Karplus-Strong algorithm?

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Dec 12, 2016

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There's a paragraph on it in this article that describes it in an english/pseudo kind of way:

http://cmc.music.columbia.edu/musicandcomputers/chapter4/04_09.php

and here's some MATLAB code examples that illustrate it:

https://www.mathworks.com/help/sign...hords-using-the-karplus-strong-algorithm.html

Related to Pseudocode for Karplus-Strong algorithm

1. What is the Karplus-Strong algorithm?

The Karplus-Strong algorithm is a digital signal processing technique used to synthesize a plucked string sound on a computer. It was developed in 1983 by Kevin Karplus and Alex Strong and has been widely used in music production and computer music research.

2. How does the Karplus-Strong algorithm work?

The algorithm takes an input signal, typically a noise signal, and applies a low-pass filter to it. The output of this filter is then fed back into the filter, creating a loop. The loop is repeatedly iterated, creating a decaying signal that resembles the sound of a plucked string.

3. What is pseudocode?

Pseudocode is a high-level description of a computer program or algorithm written in plain English, without using any specific programming language syntax. It is used to outline the logic and structure of a program before writing actual code.

4. How is the Karplus-Strong algorithm written in pseudocode?

The Karplus-Strong algorithm can be written in pseudocode as follows:

1. Generate a buffer of random noise samples of length N.2. Set the loop index i to 0.3. While i < N: - Calculate the output sample by filtering the input sample with a low-pass filter. - Add the output sample to the end of the buffer. - Increment i by 1.4. Output the buffer of synthesized samples.

5. What are the main steps of the Karplus-Strong algorithm?

The main steps of the Karplus-Strong algorithm include generating a noise signal, applying a low-pass filter, feeding back the filtered signal into the filter, and repeating this process in a loop. The algorithm also involves adjusting the parameters of the filter and the length of the loop to achieve different sounds and pitches.