The Synthesizer In Worship

The synthesizer is one of the most versatile yet affordable instruments a church can purchase. It can contribute a variety of sounds and accompany a variety of musical styles. The Synthesizer's Impact on Worship The development and utilization of the synthesizer as a musical instrument has had a revolutionary impact on the music community worldwide. The electronic music industry as a whole, integrating technologies involving computers, synthesizers, software, and advanced networking and communication interfaces, has left an indelible and immensely significant impression on the historical record of musical development. The full impact of this electronic music revolution is yet to be determined but is sure to be monumental. Let us begin with some definitions. For our purposes, a synthesizer is a musical instrument which produces sound through the physical (analog) or computer-induced (digital) manipulation of electrical current. The parameters of the nature and extent of the electro…