Synthesizer (computer)

Synthesizer (computer), a computer peripheral, chip, or stand-alone system that generates sound from digital instructions rather than through manipulation of physical equipment or recorded sound. Most synthesizers can be attached to computers and sequencers using Musical Instrument Digital Interface, or MIDI. Through MIDI, a computer can control multiple synthesizers, using the digital equivalent of sheet music and simulating the performance of a single musician or an entire orchestra. See also Electronic Music.