The most common synthesis technique: You start with one or more oscillators outputting waveforms with a large number of harmonics, and then pass this mix through a filter that removes some of the harmonics to create the desired sound or timbre. This modified tone is then sent to an amplifier that adds articulation to the note by varying its loudness.
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