Waldorf Pulse 2 - Manual (Page 18)

Sound Parameter
Pulse 2 User Manual 18
Sound Parameter
Overview of Functions
The Waldorf Pulse 2 consists of numerous sound-
shaping components
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Is the Pulse 2 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 Pulse 2 consists of two diffe-
rent types of components for sound generation and
sound shaping:
• Sound Synthesis: Oscillators, Filter, Amplifier with
saturation: These modules represent the audio signal
flow. Sound generation actually occurs within the
Oscillators and and the Noise generator. These pro-
duce various waves as for example square and
sawtooth. The Filter then shapes the sound by ampli-
fying (boosting) or attenuating (dampening) certain
frequencies. The Amplifier is located at the end of
the signal chain. It sets the overall volume of the si-
gnal and can add some saturation.
• Modulators: The Modulators are designed to mani-
pulate or modulate the sound generating compo-
nents to add dynamics to the sound. The Low-
frequency Oscillators (LFO) are designed for pe-
riodic or recurring modulations while the Envelopes
are normally used for modulations that occur once.