ARTURIA – PROPHET V - MANUAL
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PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) is a setting that allows you to modify the waveform cycle (or
wave length). This can be done manually with the help of a knob «PW» or by modulation (with
an envelope or LFO). This pulse width variation translates to a spectrum modification,
resembling a waveform change.
Waveforms of the PROPHET 5
An example of a PROPHET VS waveform
The synchronization of an oscillator with another creates more complex waveforms. If for
example, you synchronize oscillator2 with oscillator1, oscillator2 will restart a new period every
time the first oscillator completes its period, even if oscillator2 has not fully completed its
current cycle (this signifies that it is not tuned to the same tonality!) The more you tune
oscillator2 upwards, the more you will encounter composite waveforms.