LinPlug Albino 3 Manual page 67

FM:
LFO:
Modulation
Matrix:
Oscillator:
Oscillator
Sync:
Pink Noise:
Rob Papen Albino 3.0
controls on a stereo amplifier are one example of an audio
filter.
FM or "Frequency Modulation" is a process where the
frequency of one oscillator (the carrier) is controlled by
another (the modulator). When the frequency of the
modulator is periodic and below the audio range (less than
20 Hz) vibrato is produced. When the modulation
frequency is within the audio range, Frequency Modulation
is produced.
An LFO or "Low Frequency Oscillator" is a periodic signal
source (usually below audio frequency range) used to
modulate another signal parameter. An LFO can be used
for a variety of effects including vibrato (by modulating the
pitch) and tremolo (by modulating the volume).
A signal "junction" where a source signal can be patched
so that it controls a destination signal. The Albino's
Modulation Matrix is used for tasks such as modulating an
oscillator's amplitude by an LFO.
A signal source that generates a periodic waveform at a
given frequency.
Syncing oscillators means that the slave oscillator does
start a new cycle of its waveform whenever the master
starts a new cycle. This can produce impressive sounds,
especially when the slave is pitch modulated (as in this
case actually the pitch is not changed but the waveform of
the slave).
A signal which contains equal energy per octave. This
means that the volume decreases logarithmically with
frequency. Pink noise sounds more natural than white
noise (it sounds like rushing water or the surf) and is quite
relaxing. It's often used for ambience in electronic music,
and as a test signal for "tuning" sound reinforcement
systems (many equalisers and audio spectrum analysers
have built-in pink noise generators).
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