Commuted Synthesis

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Schematic diagram of a stringed musical instrument.

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Equivalent diagram in the linear, time-invariant case.

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Use of an aggregate excitation given by the convolution of original excitation with the resonator impulse response.

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Possible components of a guitar resonator.