Waldorf Rocket - Manual (Page 15)

Sound Parameters
15 Rocket User´s Manual
Sound Parameters
Overview of Functions
The Waldorf Rocket consists of numerous sound-shaping
components
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Is the Rocket your first synthesizer? Are you curi-
ous about sound synthesis? If so, we recommend
to read the chapter "Sound Synthesis Basics" in
this manual.
You should know that the Rocket consists of two different
types of components for sound generation and sound
shaping:
• Sound synthesis: Oscillator, Filter, Amplifier with
saturation: These modules represent the audio signal
flow. Sound generation actually occurs within the
Oscillator. It produces square and sawtooth waves.
The Filter then shapes the sound by amplifying
(boosting) or attenuating (dampening) certain fre-
quencies. The Amplifier is located at the end of the
signal chain. It setss the overall volume of the signal
and can add some saturation.
• Modulators: The Modulators are designed to manipu-
late or modulate the sound generating components to
add dynamics to the sound. The Low-frequency Os-
cillator (LFO) is designed for periodic or recurring
modulations while the Envelope is normally used for
modulations that occur once.
Oscillator Section (OSC)
It looks like the Rocket offers only a single oscillator. But
there is more to know and more to hear.
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A detailled introduction to oscillators can be
found in the chapter "Sound Synthesis Basics".