Synth Glossary

  • Band pass filter

    A band-pass filter (BPF) allows a specific range of frequencies, centered around a cutoff frequency, to pass through while attenuating frequencies outside...

  • Black Noise

    Black noise is another name for silence, representing the absence of noise. In synthesis, it’s used to create pauses or breaks in sound.

  • Blank Panel

    A physical panel used to fill unused spaces in a modular synthesizer case. Blank panels prevent dust, debris, or accidental contact with exposed power...

  • Blue noise

    Blue noise: Contains more energy at higher frequencies, resulting in a "hissing" sound that is more pronounced at higher pitches. Great for making hi hats!

  • Blue Noise

    Blue noise is the inverse of pink noise, with a +3 dB/oct increase in power, emphasizing the higher frequencies. Also referred to as azure noise, it’s used...

  • BPM

    Beats per minute (BPM) is a unit typically used to measure tempo in music. It represents the number of beats (pulses or clicks) that occur in one minute....

  • Brown noise

    Brownian noise, or Brown noise: Also known as red noise, has more energy at lower frequencies, creating a deeper, smoother sound. It is similar to the...

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