Geometric Waves

Simple geometric waves are often used in sound synthesis since they have a rich complement of harmonics. These harmonics can be filtered to produce a variety of sounds.

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Square Wave

The square wave contains only odd harmonics with the amplitudes

Discussion of geometric waves

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Sawtooth Wave

The sawtooth wave is useful for synthesis since it contains all harmonics in the geometric ratio

Discussion of geometric waves

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Triangle Wave

The triangle wave contains only odd harmonics with the amplitudes

Discussion of geometric waves

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