Analogue synthesis

Oscillators

Where the sound is generated. The oscillator creates a waveform, which is then shaped and modified by other components in the synthesizer.

• Sine
• Triangle
• Sawtooth
• Square
• Pulse
• Noise
• Sample and hold
• White noise

Mixer

Blends the signals from different sources together. It can also add effects like reverb or delay.

• Linear
• Exponential
• Logarithmic
• Ring modulator
• Phase modulator
• Amplitude modulator
• Frequency modulator
• Wave folder

Filter

Filters modify the sound by removing certain frequencies. They can be used to create a wide range of effects, from subtle tonal changes to extreme sound design.

• Low pass
• High pass
• Band pass
• Band stop
• Notch
• All pass
• Peaking
• Low shelf
• High shelf
• Formant
• Comb
• Moog ladder
• State variable
• Resonant
• Sallen-Key

ADSR

ADSR is a common envelope generator used in synthesizers. It shapes the amplitude of a sound over time, creating a more natural and expressive sound.

• Attack: The time it takes for the sound to reach its maximum level after a note is played.
• Decay: The time it takes for the sound to drop to a sustain level after the attack
• Sustain: The level at which the sound remains after the decay
• Release: The time it takes for the sound to fade away after the note is released

LFO

Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO) is used to modulate other parameters in the synthesizer. It can create vibrato, tremolo, and other effects.

• Sine
• Triangle
• Sawtooth
• Square