Gate Signals
A gate signal in a modular synthesizer is an electrical signal used to control the duration of a sound. It is a…
Category: Common Synthesizer Controls
Control Voltages (CV)
Control voltages (CV) in modular synthesizers are electrical signals used to control various parameters of the modules, such as pitch, frequency, and…
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface)
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a technical standard that allows electronic musical instruments, computers, and other devices to communicate and synchronize.…
Detune
Detuning is the process of slightly shifting the pitch of one or more oscillators within a patch (a sound configuration) away from…
Portamento/Glide
Portamento, also known as glide, is a feature on a synthesizer that allows for a smooth transition between pitches when playing a…
Octave Control
A synthesizer’s octave control is a feature that enables the user to change the sound’s pitch up or down by one or…
Pitch Shifter (Wheel)
A synthesizer’s pitch shifter wheel is a control that enables the user to alter the pitch of the sound the synthesizer is…
Modulation Wheel
A synthesizer’s modulation wheel, also known as a mod wheel, is a control that enables the user to alter the amount of…
Unison
Unison is a feature that allows multiple voices (or oscillators) to play the same note simultaneously, which can create a thicker and…
Mix Control
A mix control on a synthesizer refers to a knob or fader that allows the user to adjust the balance between different…