[sdiy] saw vs ramp, audible?

[rburnett at richieburnett.co.uk]

Sometimes Yes, sometimes No! :-)

It depends what it's being fed through, (any non-linearities, 
DC-blocking,) and if it's being mixed with anything else 
(constructive/destructive interference,) etc.

Question is also equivalent to asking does a sawtooth sound the same 
when played backwards :-)

-Richie,



On 2024-12-08 21:15, Chris McDowell via Synth-diy wrote:
> Falling saw vs a rising ramp, is the difference audible? What is the 
> definitive answer? I have believed for years that the difference is not 
> audible, that maximum disconinuity followed by minimum discontinuity is 
> what a saw or ramp is, and inverted but otherwise identical waveforms 
> sound identical. I came across a wealth of traffic online today arguing 
> against that. I'm super skeptical. Folks' arguments were passionate but 
> not complete in a way that could convince me. What is the real deal 
> here?
> 
> Cheers,
> Chris McDowell
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