Learn Synthesis with VCV Rack S04E02 - Using Oscillator Sync to Produce Complex Wave Shapes

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Published on February 20, 2024 3:15:00 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uVpFgN8EAI

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One approach to producing complex wave shapes in synthesis that often gets overlooked is sync. Sync is a process by which one uses one osillaor to reset the phase of another oscillator. The first oscillator that resets the phase drives the fundamental frequency due to this resetting of the second oscillator. The frequency and the wave shape produced by the second oscillator can then be used to craft he timbre of the overall sound. We look at this process in this video and try out a number of parameters. We also utilize a little frequency modulation on the oscillator receiving the sync resets to increase the exploration of distortion techniques. The resulting sounds are more alive and vary in timbre throughout the range of the notes being played. Some extra tips on improving the sound and refining the distortion are provided.

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