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Subtractive Synthesis

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A method of sound synthesis where harmonically rich waveforms are shaped by cutting frequencies out using filters.

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Noise Generator

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An electronic component or software that produces noise, which is a random signal without a clear pitch, used for creating percussive sounds or sound effects.

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Oscillator

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An electronic component or software that generates periodic, oscillating electronic signals, typically sine, square, triangle, or sawtooth waveforms.

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MIDI

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Stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface; a technical protocol that allows electronic musical instruments and computers to communicate and synchronize with each other.

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Modulation

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In sound synthesis, modulation is the process of using one parameter to alter another, thus changing the sound over time.

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VCA

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Stands for Voltage Controlled Amplifier; a component in synthesizers that controls the volume of a signal based on an applied control voltage.

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Pulse Width Modulation

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A technique used to alter the timbre of a pulse wave by changing the width of its duty cycle, affecting the harmonic content.

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ADSR Envelope

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Stands for Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release; a four-stage envelope that controls how a sound's amplitude changes over time.

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Sample and Hold

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A type of circuit or algorithm that samples a voltage or signal and holds onto it for a set period, often used to create random voltages in a modular synthesis context.

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Additive Synthesis

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A sound synthesis technique that involves adding together sine waves of different frequencies, amplitudes, and phases to create complex tones.

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Ring Modulation

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A method where two signals are multiplied together, resulting in sum and difference frequencies of the original signals, creating metallic or bell-like tones.

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Granular Synthesis

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A form of synthesis that involves playing back small snippets of sound, called 'grains', at different speeds, pitches, and densities to create complex sounds.

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Harmonics

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Individual components of the sound that are integer multiples of the fundamental frequency, contributing to the timbre of a musical note.

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LFO

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Stands for Low-Frequency Oscillator; an oscillator that operates at a frequency below the threshold of human hearing to modulate parameters such as pitch, amplitude, or filters.

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FM Synthesis

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Stands for Frequency Modulation Synthesis; a form of sound synthesis where the frequency of one waveform (the 'carrier') is altered by the frequency of another waveform (the 'modulator').

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Synthesis Patch

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A term used to describe the setting or configuration of a synthesizer which defines how its modules are connected and how they interact to create a sound.

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Filter

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A device or software that removes certain frequencies from a sound signal, typically characterized by its cutoff frequency, resonance, and filter type (low-pass, high-pass, etc.).

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Wavetable Synthesis

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A synthesis method that uses a series of waveforms, or 'wavetables', which can be scanned through or modulated to create dynamic timbral changes.

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Overtones

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Frequencies higher than the fundamental frequency of a sound, occurring naturally in musical tones and contributing to the instrument's timbre.

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Timbre

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The quality or color of a sound that makes it distinguishable from other sounds, even if they are the same pitch and loudness.

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