Acid.Synth Instructions

Welcome to the Acid.Synth virtual synthesizer experience!

Acid.Synth is a simple music synthesizer based on a computer keyboard, designed to allow you to quickly create and play electronic music through keyboard input. Here are detailed instructions on how to use it:

Basic waveform selection

Sawtooth: Produces a bright, sharp sound, suitable for making lead melodies or strong percussion sounds.

Square: The sound is clear and powerful, with obvious harmonic components, often used in electronic dance music and synthesizer music.

Triangle: The sound is soft, with fewer harmonics, sounds more natural, and is suitable for creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere.

Sine: The most basic and purest waveform, with a smooth sound and no harmonics, often used for background music or test tones.

Control keys

W, E, R, T, Y, U, I, O, P, [, ], A, S, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, ;, ', Z, X, C, V, B, N, M, ,, ., /: These keys correspond to different pitches. In a standard keyboard layout, lower keys represent lower notes and higher keys represent higher notes. By hitting these keys, you can play a melody.

Q: Used to switch the currently selected waveform (Sawtooth, Square, Triangle, Sine).

Effect control parameters

Cutoff: Filter cutoff frequency control. Adjusting this parameter can change the brightness and timbre of the sound. A lower cutoff frequency makes the sound darker, while a higher cutoff frequency makes the sound brighter.

Resonance: Filter resonance control. Increasing resonance boosts frequencies near the cutoff frequency, creating a sharp peak or "Q" effect. Increasing it too much can cause the sound to distort.

Envelope: Envelope controller, used to control the attack, decay, sustain, and release phases of a sound. Adjusting these parameters can change the dynamic performance of the sound.

Accent: Accent control, used to add additional dynamic effects to specific notes when playing, such as increasing the volume or changing the filter settings.

Glide: Glide control, allows smooth transitions between notes to create a coherent melodic line.

Playing Techniques

Continuous Playing: By quickly and continuously hitting the keys on the keyboard, you can play a smooth melody.

Dynamic Control: Use the Accent function to add accents to key notes in the melody to enhance the expression.

Experiment and Create: Try different waveforms and adjust the sound control parameters to explore your own unique timbre and melody.

Notes

When using Acid.Synth, make sure your computer is connected to an audio output device (such as speakers or headphones) so that you can hear the sound you play.

Due to differences in the performance of different computers and browsers, the sound output may vary. If you experience latency or sound quality issues, try closing other resource-intensive programs or adjusting your browser's audio settings.

I hope this guide will help you fully enjoy the music creation experience that Acid.Synth brings!