wave table synthesis

Wave table synthesis is a musical sound generation method where complex sounds are created by sampling and storing short snippets of waveforms, called wave tables. These tables contain detailed sound data that can be played back at different pitches and manipulated to produce varied tones. Instead of generating sound from basic principles in real-time, the synthesizer reads and modifies pre-recorded waveforms, allowing for realistic and expressive audio textures. This technique offers a balance between digital precision and musical expressiveness, enabling the creation of rich, evolving sounds used in various musical and sound design applications.