Other synthesis methods overview

There are many ways to create sounds, using different technologies and approaches to synthesis. This section covers all main methods, with reference to MainStage instruments where applicable.

Many of the methods described incorporate at least some elements of the subtractive synthesis design. See How subtractive synthesizers work.

• Sample-based synthesis

• Frequency modulation (FM) synthesis

• Component modeling synthesis

• Wavetable, Vector, and LA synthesis

• Additive synthesis

• Spectral synthesis

• Resynthesis

• Phase distortion synthesis

• Granular synthesis