Learn synthesis

Hands-on steps from one oscillator to a full patch. Each step sets up a board for you, so there's only one or two blocks to add or settings to change. Play with them, then match the target. Hints are there if you want them.

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Noise adds air and grit

Noise is every frequency at once, with no pitch. A little of it under a sound adds breath, air or grit, like the bow on a string or the hiss of a snare.

White noise is bright and hissy. Pink noise is softer and fuller.

Your turn. Add the Noise. The target has a soft, breathy hiss under the tone.

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