Waveform
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Description
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Sawtooth
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This waveform contains all harmonics and produces a bright and rich sound. The Sawtooth is perhaps the most "general purpose" of all the available waveforms.
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Square
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A square wave only contains odd number harmonics, which produces a distinct, hollow sound.
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Triangle
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The Triangle waveform generates only a few harmonics, spaced at odd harmonic numbers. This produces a flute-like sound, with a slightly hollow character.
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Sine
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The sine wave is the simplest possible waveform, with no harmonics (overtones). The sine wave produces a neutral, soft timbre.
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5
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This waveform emphasizes the higher harmonics, a bit like a sawtooth wave, only slightly less bright-sounding.
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6
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This waveform features a rich, complex harmonic structure, suitable for emulating the sound of an acoustic piano.
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7
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This waveform generates a glassy, smooth timbre. Good for electric piano-type sounds.
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8
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This waveform is suitable for keyboard-type sounds such as harpsichord or clavinet.
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9
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This waveform is suitable for electric bass-type sounds.
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10
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This is a good waveform for deep, sub-bass sounds.
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11
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This produces a waveform with strong formants, suitable for voice-like sounds.
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12
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This waveform produces a metallic timbre, suitable for a variety of sounds.
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13
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This produces a waveform suitable for organ-type sounds.
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14
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This waveform is also good for organ-type sounds. Has a brighter sound compared to waveform 13.
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15
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This waveform is suitable for bowed string sounds, like violin or cello.
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16
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Similar to 15, but with a slightly different character.
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17
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Another waveform suitable for string-type sounds.
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18
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This waveform is rich in harmonics and suitable for steel string guitar-type sounds.
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19
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This waveform is suitable for brass-type sounds.
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20
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This waveform is suitable for muted brass-type sounds.
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21
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This waveform is suitable for saxophone-like sounds.
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22
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A waveform suitable for brass and trumpet-type sounds.
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23
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This waveform is good for emulating mallet instruments such as marimba.
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24
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Similar to 23, but with a slightly different character.
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25
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This waveform is suitable for guitar-type sounds.
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26
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This is a good waveform for plucked string sounds, like harp.
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27
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Another waveform suitable for mallet-type sounds (see 23-24), but has a brighter quality, good for vibraphone-type sounds.
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28
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Similar to 27, but with a slightly different character.
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29
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This waveform has complex, non-harmonic overtones, suitable for metallic bell-type sounds.
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30
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Similar to 29, but with a slightly different character. By using FM and setting the Osc Mix to Osc 1, this and the following two waveforms can produce noise.
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31
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Similar to 30, but with a slightly different character.
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32
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Similar to 30, but with a slightly different character.
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