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What types of waveforms can a Moog synthesizer generate?

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Moog synthesizers are capable of generating several types of waveforms through their voltage-controlled oscillators (VCOs). Specifically, these instruments produce the following waveforms:

Sine waves1
Square waves1
Sawtooth waves21
Triangular waves1

In addition to these primary waveforms, Moog synthesizers also incorporate white-noise generators to further expand the range of available sounds. These instruments typically utilize subtractive synthesis, a process that involves starting with a complex signal—such as a sawtooth wave—and removing unwanted harmonic components to shape the final timbre.12