Play the above set of sounds for a fun example of different types of resynthesis.  The first is a recording of a bird in Big Bend National Park, TX.  I've no idea what species of bird it is, but it does have a strange sort of oscillation in its calls.  The spectral view is just as interesting and is included with each clip.  Below is a brief description of each sound.

You know, I seem to say the word "resynthesis" a lot these days (especially here).

Yes, for the past few months, field recording has been the name of the game.  As previously mentioned, I've been attempting to tackle many themes for The Sound Collectors' Club.  In July, I recorded the Dallas, TX 'city skyline,' as well as a few freight trains passing through Irving and Denton, TX.   The new MKH416 and pair of CM3's have worked beautifully, as have the Sound Devices 702's I'm currently using.   Additionally, I took two separate trips on business to the Texas/Mexico border over the summer, capturing some interesting sounds there.

For anyone who uses Reason, but always wished for more in the ways of multichannel mixing.

While browsing Facebook, a friend posted this question:

One thought lead to another, and after a few very long replies, I decided to post it all here, instead.  My response follows.

I've been posting up a short recording of a swelling storm labeled "Thunderstorm Synthesis."  What this actually is, and how it's created is still a little convoluted, so I think it's time I gave an explanation.