
SUBTRACTOR SYNTHESIZER
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! Please note that the descriptions of the waveforms sound or timbre
is merely meant to provide a basic guideline, and shouldn’t be taken
too literally. Given the myriad ways you can modulate and distort a
waveform in Subtractor, you can produce extremely different re-
sults from any given waveform.
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Waveform
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Description
Sawtooth 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.
Square A square wave only contains odd number harmonics, which
produces a distinct, hollow sound.
Triangle The Triangle waveform generates only a few harmonics,
spaced at odd harmonic numbers. This produces a flute-like
sound, with a slightly hollow character.
Sine The sine wave is the simplest possible waveform, with no har-
monics (overtones). The sine wave produces a neutral, soft
timbre.
5 This waveform emphasizes the higher harmonics, a bit like a
sawtooth wave, only slightly less bright-sounding.
6 This waveform features a rich, complex harmonic structure,
suitable for emulating the sound of an acoustic piano.
7 This waveform generates a glassy, smooth timbre. Good for
electric piano-type sounds.
8 This waveform is suitable for keyboard-type sounds such as
harpsichord or clavinet.
9 This waveform is suitable for electric bass-type sounds.
10 This is a good waveform for deep, sub-bass sounds.
11 This produces a waveform with strong formants, suitable for
voice-like sounds.
12 This waveform produces a metallic timbre, suitable for a vari-
ety of sounds.
13 This produces a waveform suitable for organ-type sounds.
14 This waveform is also good for organ-type sounds. Has a
brighter sound compared to waveform 13.
15 This waveform is suitable for bowed string sounds, like violin or
cello.
16 Similar to 15, but with a slightly different character.
17 Another waveform suitable for string-type sounds.
18 This waveform is rich in harmonics and suitable for steel string
guitar-type sounds.
19 This waveform is suitable for brass-type sounds.
20 This waveform is suitable for muted brass-type sounds.
21 This waveform is suitable for saxophone-like sounds.
22 A waveform suitable for brass and trumpet-type sounds.
23 This waveform is good for emulating mallet instruments such
as marimba.
24 Similar to 23, but with a slightly different character.
25 This waveform is suitable for guitar-type sounds.
26 This is a good waveform for plucked string sounds, like harp.
27 Another waveform suitable for mallet-type sounds (see 23-24),
but has a brighter quality, good for vibraphone-type sounds.
28 Similar to 27, but with a slightly different character.
29 This waveform has complex, enharmonic overtones, suitable
for metallic bell-type sounds.
30 Similar to 29, but with a slightly different character. By using
FM (see page 104) and setting the Osc Mix to Osc 1, this and
the following two waveforms can produce noise.
31 Similar to 30, but with a slightly different character.
32 Similar to 30, but with a slightly different character.
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Description
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