Synth Glossary

  • Partial

    Any single frequency component within a sound, including the fundamental frequency, harmonics and inharmonics. Partials combine to create the overall tone...

  • Phase

    The position of a point within a wave cycle, measured in degrees (°). A full cycle is 360°, so phase indicates how far along the wave is at a given moment...

  • Pink noise

    Pink noise: Has equal energy per octave, meaning that each octave carries an equal amount of noise power. Pink noise sounds more balanced to human ears...

  • Pink Noise

    Pink noise is similar to white noise but with a -3 dB/oct decrease in power, making the bass frequencies stronger. It’s used in synthesis to create...

  • Purple Noise

    Purple noise is the inverse of red noise, with a +6 dB/oct increase in power, emphasizing the higher frequencies even more. Also known as violet noise,...

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