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The resulting file can then be used for a number of purposes:
● Testing the specifications of audio equipment
● Measurements of various kinds, such as calibrating tape recorders
● Testing signal processing methods
● Educational purposes
The TestGenerator is based on a waveform generator which can generate a number of basic
waveforms such as sine and saw as well as various types of noise. Furthermore, you can set the
frequency and amplitude of the generated signal. As soon as you add the TestGenerator as an
effect on an audio track and activate it, a signal is generated. You can then activate recording as
usual to record an audio file according to the signal specifications.
Waveforms and noise section
Allows you to set the basis for the signal generated by the waveform generator. You
can choose between four basic waveforms (sine, triangle, square, and sawtooth) and
three types of noise (white, pink, and brownian).
Frequency section
Allows you to set the frequency of the generated signal. You can set the frequency
either in Hz or as a note value. If you enter a note value, the frequency is
automatically changed to Hz. For example, a note value of A3 sets the frequency to
440 Hz. When you enter a note value, you can also enter a cent offset. For example,
enter A5 -23 or C4 +49.
NOTE
Ensure that you enter a space between the note and the cent offset. Only in this case,
the cent offsets are taken into account.
Gain section
Allows you to set the amplitude of the signal. The higher the value, the stronger
the signal. You can select one of the preset values, or use the slider to set a value
between -81 and 0 dB.
Tuner
This is a guitar tuner.
IMPORTANT
Make sure that you deactivate any other effect that alters pitch, like chorus or vibrato.
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