Module 1: Sound Design Basics

In this lesson, we explore the foundational building blocks of sound: sine, square, sawtooth, triangle, and noise. Each waveform has its own harmonic structure and emotional tone.

• Sine waves are pure and smooth — ideal for sub bass or soft leads.
• Square waves create hollow, buzzy tones great for digital synths or reese basses.
• Sawtooth waves are rich and bright — perfect for supersaws, pads, and leads.
• Triangle waves are soft and mellow, with slightly more harmonic content than sines.
• Noise is random and used for hi-hats, risers, or texture.

Try layering multiple waveforms together and detune them slightly to create thicker, more complex sounds.

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Explore low-pass, high-pass, band-pass filtering for tonal sculpting.

Control how your sounds evolve over time with attack, decay, sustain, and release.