Auto Synth Built From Threshold

What it does

AutoSynth Built From Threshold

Illustrates how the Audio Threshold component can be used to build a simple -- yet effective --auto-synthesiser. The Audio Threshold gives out a control signal with value 0 when the input audio signal is below the amplitude determined by the slider, and value 1 when above. By using a smoothed version of the threshold control signal to modulate the frequency of the controllable oscillator, the "auto-synth" effect is achieved. In this example, the oscillator "speaks" in sync with the underlying drum track. The original drum track is mixed in with the synth to emphasise the fact that the synth is in sync with the drums.

Experiment with all settings to appreciate the versatility of this simple combination.

Effects used

Control Smoother Audio Threshold Combo Osc (F)Constant (F)Multiply Controls Decibel Mixer (2-in)

8 blocks 8 connections

In WaveWarp, 1998

How the original documented it

AutoSynth Built From Threshold Illustrates how the Audio Threshold component can be used to build a simple -- yet effective --auto-synthesiser. The Audio Threshold gives out a control signal with value 0 when the input audio signal is below the amplitude determined by the slider, and value 1 when above. By using a smoothed version of the threshold control signal to modulate the frequency of the controllable oscillator, the "auto-synth" effect is achieved. In this example, the oscillator "speaks" in sync with the underlying drum track. The original drum track is mixed in with the synth to emphasise the fact that the synth is in sync with the drums. Experiment with all settings to appreciate the versatility of this simple combination.

Components used (1998)

Input WAV fileOutput Single-Mono WAVE DriverControl SmootherAudio ThresholdControllable Combo Oscillator (F)Constant Control Generator (F)Multiply ControlsDecibel Mixer