SYNTHS Flashcards
1
Q
What is a synthesiser?
A
- an electronic sound generating device
- capable of creating synthetic sounds
- can manipulate (i.e change) synthetic sounds
- analogue and digital versions
2
Q
Types of synthesiser
A
- monophonic
- polyphonic
- additive
- subtractive
3
Q
ADSR
A
Attack-Decay-Sustain-Release
4
Q
LFO
A
Low Frequency Oscillator
5
Q
HPF
A
High-Pass Filter: all frequencies above the cutoff point can pass through
6
Q
LPF
A
Low-Pass Filter: all frequencies below the cutoff point can pass through
7
Q
BPF
A
Band Pass Filters: combination between LPF and an HPF - all frequencies that are not affected by either pass through
8
Q
Notch Filter
A
used to cut specific freq. - extreme band pass
9
Q
Shelving Filter
A
e.g. tone control on hifis and guitar amps
10
Q
Waves types
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