Fundamentals of Synthesizer Programming Ch. 1 - The Fundamentals of Synthesis Flashcards
What are sounds often referred to as when working with synths?
patches
Why are synth sounds sometimes called patches?
it is the method used to create sounds with early modular synthesizers
What is the type of synthesis in which a sound is created by taking a waveform rich in harmonics and using a filter to “subtract” unwanted harmonics?
subtractive synthesis
What are the two types of signals used in synthesizer modules?
audio and control
What type of module initiates an audio signal?
source module
What kind of module receives and processes an audio signal from the source?
modifier
What controls the parameters of another module?
controller
What does an envelope generator do?
produces a specific type of control signal in response to a trigger
What output do source modules have?
audio
Modifier modules have audio ____.
inputs and outputs
What type of output does a controller have?
control
What are the three properties of sound?
- pitch/frequency
- timbre/spectrum
- loudness/amplitude
What is the rule for finding harmonics?
take the fundamental frequency and multiply it by the harmonic number
If you want to change the pitch/frequency for a synth, go to the ______.
oscillator
What property of sound directly relates to filters?
timbre/spectrum
