Synth Glossary

  • Feedback

    In modular synthesis, feedback refers to the process of routing the output of a module or system back into its input, either directly or through other...

  • Filter

    A filter is a module that selectively allows certain frequencies to pass through while attenuating others. It's used to shape the frequency content of...

  • Frequency

    The number of times a waveform completes one full cycle in a second, measured in Hertz (Hz). Frequency determines the pitch of a sound—the higher the...

  • Frequency shifter

    A frequency shifter is a device or module that uniformly shifts all frequencies of an input audio signal by a fixed amount in hertz (Hz). Unlike a pitch...

  • Function Generator

    A module or device that generates control voltages with dynamic shapes, typically used for modulation, envelopes, or logic-based patching. Function...

  • Fundamental

    The lowest frequency of a periodic waveform, often referred to as the “base” frequency. It is the frequency that sets the pitch or "note" of the sound,...

  • Fuzz

    A type of distortion effect that produces an aggressive, saturated sound by heavily clipping an audio signal, often transforming it into a square-like...

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