Piano EffectDetune
Two slightly separated oscillators that "beat" against each other: the thickness of saw and supersaw synths.
How to recognise it by ear
- A constant beating inside each note, without the steady rhythm of an LFO.
- The sound is thick and "fat", even in mono.
- Typical of synthwave leads, synth brass and eighties pads.
Typical settings
From 5 to 20 cents between oscillators.
What Piano Effect measures
The separation in cents between the beating voices.
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Frequently asked questions
What is detune?
Two slightly separated oscillators that "beat" against each other: the thickness of saw and supersaw synths. The sound is thick and "fat", even in mono.
How can I tell if a song uses detune?
A constant beating inside each note, without the steady rhythm of an LFO. The sound is thick and "fat", even in mono. To be sure, scan it with Piano Effect: it tells you whether it is there and with which values.
What detune settings are typical?
From 5 to 20 cents between oscillators.