Moog MINIMOOG MODEL D User Manual page 18

Oscillator Bank
TRIANGLE/SAWTOOTH (OSCILLATOR–1 AND
OSCILLATOR–2 ONLY)
This waveform is a hybrid of the Triangle and the Sawtooth
waveforms. It contains more harmonic energy than the
Triangle wave and adds in some of the even-numbered
harmonics, but it is not nearly as brash as the Sawtooth wave.
This hybrid waveform can add a little more edge than the
Triangle wave alone, allowing it to cut through the mix with
a bit more clarity.
REVERSE SAWTOOTH (OSCILLATOR–3 ONLY)
The Reverse Sawtooth has a sound similar to the regular
Sawtooth wave; it is included here primarily as a waveform
choice when using Oscillator–3 as a modulation source.
SAWTOOTH
The Sawtooth waveform is the most harmonically dense of
the waveforms, containing all of the natural harmonics in
relatively strong levels. In addition to creating thick, brassy
sounds, the Sawtooth waveform lends itself to powerful lead
and bass sounds as well.
PULSE 1/SQUARE
The harmonic content of a Pulse wave is based on the width
of the top half of the wave in relation to the bottom half of
the wave, also known as the duty-cycle. In the Square wave,
the width of these two portions of the wave is equal. As with
the Triangle wave, the Pulse 1/Square waveform contains only
odd-numbered harmonics, but with greater energy. A Square
wave provides a rich starting point for string-like sounds.
PULSE 2/WIDE RECTANGLE
As the Pulse wave changes from Square to Rectangular,
even-numbered harmonics are introduced, but the overall
harmonic mix is changed. The wide rectangle forms the basis
for hollow, reedy sounds.
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