Key Takeaways
Table of Contents
Understanding Low Frequency Oscillators (LFOs)
![An illustration of a low frequency oscillator modulating synth parameters - lfo modulates many synth parameters](https://lwfiles.mycourse.app/63a855ff32077b826e38b678-public/4bd3702855721d33d072d6b83bc457c0.jpg)
![the low frequency oscillator in retrologue](https://lwfiles.mycourse.app/63a855ff32077b826e38b678-public/5dc3151eead7cdb49bd890703f6b8c30.jpg)
What is an LFO?
![A synth oscillator: multiple parameters on an audio oscillator](https://lwfiles.mycourse.app/63a855ff32077b826e38b678-public/90ed11f22b02f0cfd5922965815fde02.jpg)
LFO vs Audio Oscillator
![A photo of different wave shapes for LFO signals](https://lwfiles.mycourse.app/63a855ff32077b826e38b678-public/54a1f5558e6cb674b825606d21a4ec1e.jpg)
LFO Parameters: The Building Blocks for Modulation
![lfo typically uses synth sound waveforms like the triangle wave](https://lwfiles.mycourse.app/63a855ff32077b826e38b678-public/cce83b824541fc51c8eb2da9f71cb203.png)
Wave Shapes
Rate and Depth
![low frequency oscillation in retrologue](https://lwfiles.mycourse.app/63a855ff32077b826e38b678-public/5936a9ad941278c86cd16807a138a017.jpg)
Routing Options
![An illustration of LFOs creating stereo panning and movement](https://lwfiles.mycourse.app/63a855ff32077b826e38b678-public/e68a0fd1773c918bcbe4aaeb1035464d.jpg)
Creative Applications of LFOs in Music Production
Evolving Pads and Soundscapes
![low frequency oscillation for Rhythmic Patterns and Pulsating Basslines](https://lwfiles.mycourse.app/63a855ff32077b826e38b678-public/d33644e5afce4b036b8e87c848c0cfaf.jpg)
Rhythmic Patterns and Pulsating Basslines
Stereo Panning and Movement
![A photo comparing analog and digital synthesizers](https://lwfiles.mycourse.app/63a855ff32077b826e38b678-public/0283c4d1fbf28b04952b2f232ac3c139.jpg)
LFOs in Synthesizers: Analog vs Digital
Analog Synths
Digital Synths
![An illustration of LFOs in effects processing such as chorus and flanger](https://lwfiles.mycourse.app/63a855ff32077b826e38b678-public/342b96f85c0ef974af94653bcbc11318.jpg)
LFOs in Effects Processing
![The Flanger Section in Cubase Retrologue](https://lwfiles.mycourse.app/63a855ff32077b826e38b678-public/d1bc59ecf7e0cdbf2c6fb50be3ffb4be.jpg)
Chorus and Flanger
![The Phaser Section in Cubase Retrologue](https://lwfiles.mycourse.app/63a855ff32077b826e38b678-public/e6a7fb17e3f5db3ffe3dc92624ae2451.jpg)
Phaser and Tremolo
![Low Frequency Oscillation Cubase Tool](https://lwfiles.mycourse.app/63a855ff32077b826e38b678-public/0eda72778df9ef51726a06d9ad423290.jpg)
Mastering LFO Techniques in Steinberg Cubase
Modulating Parameters in Steinberg Cubase
Working with Multiple LFOs
![LFO Summary](https://lwfiles.mycourse.app/63a855ff32077b826e38b678-public/6e19d58f342c8f46baa7bc740e5a6ac5.jpg)
Summary
![LFO FAQ](https://lwfiles.mycourse.app/63a855ff32077b826e38b678-public/03e89c74c02cc1b6955dd07e094f22e5.jpg)
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Author
Max Porcelli
Steinberg Certified Trainer, DJ, and Producer with 29 years of experience. He owns 989 Records, an Electronic Music Label based in Italy. Every Saturday he hosts an exciting Radio Show called 989 Records Radio Show on air on Patchouli Deep Radio, London.
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