Simple Synthesis

You can use the Simple Synthesis plug-in to generate a simple waveform of a given shape, pitch, and length.


  1. Select the sound data you want to replace with a synthesized waveform. If no data is selected, the synthesis will be inserted at the cursor position. For more information, see "Selecting data using the mouse."

  2. Choose InsertSimple Synthesis. The Simple Synthesis dialog is displayed.

    The InsertSimple Synthesis command is not available in event-editing mode.

  3. Choose a setting from the Preset drop-down list, or adjust the controls as desired:

    1. Choose a shape from the Type drop-down list to specify the shape of a single period of the waveform.

    2. In the Length box, specify the length (in seconds) of the generated waveform.

    3. Drag the Amplitude fader to set the peak level of the waveform.

    4. In the Start Frequency box, specify the frequency of the waveform you want to generate or the starting frequency of the range you want to sweep.

      Aliasing can occur with many of these waveforms when using high frequencies because they are not band-limited.

    5. If you want to sweep a range of frequencies, select the Use Sweep check box and use the End Frequency box to specify an ending frequency.

      Select the Log Sweep check box if you want to sweep the range logarithmically; when the check box is cleared, the sweep is linear. The available frequency range is limited by your current sampling rate. The highest frequency available will be the Nyquist frequency.

  4. Click the Process button