Much like both FM and wavetable synthesis, physical modelling has slid in and out of fashion a few times over the past few decades. Although the concept of physical modelling has roots that reach back further, its commercial breakthrough came in the early ‘90s with synths such as the Korg Prophecy and Yamaha VL1 that used the concept to create synthesized sounds that more accurately replicated the sound of acoustic instruments. Steampipe is the latest in this continuum. Created by Latvian brand