Sounds produced by this instrument are broadly classified as lead [LEED], pad, or bass.
A common method to control the sound of this instrument is described by the abbreviation "ADSR." In a collaboration with Benjamin Folkman, this instrument was used to perform Bach pieces such as the Sinfonia to his Cantata No. 29 and the third Brandenburg Concerto, on a 1968 album that won three Grammys for its composer. Sounds produced by this instrument are broadly classified as lead [LEED], pad, or bass. This instrument plays the opening notes of "Chameleon" on the album Head Hunters. Alan R. (*) Pearlman founded a company named for his initials in order to sell these instruments.  Wendy Carlos collaborated on a version of this instrument designed by Robert Moog that was later used on the soundtrack to TRON. For 10 points, name this electronic instrument named for the process by which it converts input into sound.
A common method to control the sound of this instrument is described by the abbreviation "ADSR.
synthesizer [or synth; or bass synthesizer; or Moog synthesizer; or Minimoog; prompt on keyboard]