additive synthesis
in the creation of sound by computers or electronic instruments, creating a composite waveform by summing the signals from multiple sources | ||||
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Additive Synthesis
The process of constructing a complex sound using a series of fundamental frequencies (pure tones or sine waves).
The process of constructing a complex sound using a series of fundamental frequencies (pure tones or sine waves).
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Additive synthesis
The timbre of an instrument is composed of multiple harmonics or partials, in different quantities, that change over time. Additive synthesis emulates such timbres by combining numerous waveforms pitched to different harmonics, with a different amplitude envelope on each, along with inharmonic artifacts. Usually, this involves a bank of oscillators tuned to multiples of the base frequency. Often, each oscillator has its own customizable volume envelope, creating a realistic, dynamic sound that changes over time.
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