Aftertouch
Aftertouch in a synthesizer is a feature that allows the player to add expression to a sound by applying pressure to a…
Category: Synthesizer Features
Velocity Sensitivity
Velocity sensitivity in a synthesizer refers to the ability of the instrument to respond to the speed at which a key is…
Voices
A voice in a synthesizer is a standalone sound-generating or sound-processing unit that can create sounds independently. How many sounds a synthesizer…
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.…
Frequency Modulation (FM) Synthesizer
An FM (Frequency Modulation) synthesizer is a type of synthesizer that creates sound by modulating the frequency of one oscillator (the carrier)…
Subtractive Synthesizer
A subtractive synthesizer is a type of synthesizer that uses filters to subtract harmonics from a waveform to create a desired sound.…
Semi-modular Synthesizers
A semi-modular synthesizer is a type of synthesizer that combines features of both modular and traditional synthesizers. Like a modular synthesizer, a…
Sampler
A synthesizer sampler is a device or feature found in some synthesizers that allows the user to record and play back audio…
Vocoder
A synthesizer vocoder is a device that combines the sounds of two different signals, a modulator, and a carrier, to create a…
Arpeggiator (Arp)
Many synthesizers have an arpeggiator feature that enables the user to automatically play a series of notes in a particular order, typically…