Howtosignalprocessing
- What is the difference between a simple signal generator and a sweep generator?
- Do all sine waves sound the same?
What is the difference between a simple signal generator and a sweep generator?
Swept signals are perfect for examining circuits whose properties vary with frequency, such as filters and tuned circuits. They don't all work the same, but many signal generators are built around a frequency synthesizer, which produces sinewaves at precise frequencies, accurate to a 10 μ/sec resolution.
Do all sine waves sound the same?
Well, different waveforms have different characteristics, which results in different sounds per waveform. Knowing what each waveform sounds like is a great starting point to help better control the kind of music you want to make.
