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B. Differences in Waves

Waveform Harmonics Sound Common Uses

Sine: None Pure, smooth Sub-bass, testing, modulation

15 KHz | 15000Hz Sine Wave Sound Frequency Tone

Square: Odd only Hollow, buzzy Synth bass, PWM, digital signals

Square Wave Sound at 440 Hz

Sawtooth: All (strong) Bright, brassy Leads, strings, brass

additive synthesis: sawtooth wave

Triangle: Odd (weak) Mellow, soft Pads, soft leads, sub-bass

Additive synthesis: Triangle wave

Pulse: Adjustable Variable Chiptune, rhythmic effects

Oscilloscope: Filtering Sawtooth, Triangle & Pulse waves of my home-made Synthesizer

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