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Basic Synthesizer Parameters
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Amplifier
Controls the volume of the sound and can be modulated over time, often by an envelope generator.
Oscillator
Generates the raw sound signal, often as a waveform like a sine or sawtooth.
LFO (Low-Frequency Oscillator)
Modulates various parameters at a low frequency, creating effects such as vibrato or tremolo.
Octave Range
Sets the range of keys that the oscillator will respond to, often shifting the pitch up or down.
Envelope Generator
Controls the dynamic shape of a sound over time, typically having ADSR (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release) parameters.
Arpeggiator
Automatically steps through a sequence of notes based on the chords or notes held down on the keyboard.
Noise Generator
Produces a random signal which adds texture to the sound, useful for effects like wind or percussion.
Detune
Slightly offsets the pitch of oscillators to create a fuller, richer sound or produce beating effects.
Resonance/Peak
Emphasizes the frequencies around the cutoff point of a filter, adding sharpness or brightness.
Filter
Shapes the timbre by cutting out certain frequencies from the sound.
Modulation Envelope
Shapes how a modulation source affects the sound over time, similar to an envelope generator.
Portamento/Glide
Causes the pitch to slide smoothly from one note to another.
Pitch Modulation
Alters oscillator frequency to create vibrato or other pitch variations.
Waveform
The shape of the sound wave produced by an oscillator, which determines the basic tonal quality.
Polyphony
Determines the maximum number of notes that can be played simultaneously.
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