At the top of the Generator, you'll see two "Real-time Analyzers" that come to life when you press Play. These aren't just for looks; they give you a window into the sound you're creating. They let you *see* what you're hearing.
The Oscilloscope (Time Domain)
Think of the oscilloscope as a **movie of your soundwave**. It shows the **shape and volume** of your audio as it changes from moment to moment. The horizontal line is time, and the vertical line is amplitude (loudness).
What to Look For:
- Waveform Shape: If you select a "Sine" wave, you'll see a perfectly smooth, rolling wave. Switch to a "Square" wave, and you'll see the line jump up and down in a blocky pattern. This shows you the fundamental character of your tone.
- LFO Modulation: If you use the LFO to modulate "Tone Volume" (Tremolo), you'll see the entire wave get bigger and smaller in a rhythmic pulse, matching your LFO speed.
The Spectrum Analyzer (Frequency)
Think of the spectrum analyzer as a **bar graph of all the pitches** in your sound. The left side represents low bass frequencies, and the right side represents high treble frequencies. The height of the bars shows how loud each frequency is.
What to Look For:
- Carrier Frequency: You will see a tall, sharp spike at the exact frequency of your carrier tone (e.g., 432 Hz). This is the loudest part of your sound.
- Noise Color: Turn off the tone and turn on "Brown Noise." You'll see lots of bars on the left (low frequencies). Now switch to "White Noise," and you'll see bars across the entire spectrum. This visually shows the "color" of the noise.
- Filter Sweeps: Use the LFO to modulate the "Noise Filter Freq." You'll see the "hump" of the filter moving back and forth across the graph, which corresponds to the "whooshing" sound you hear.
The visualizers are powerful feedback tools. They help you understand the connection between the knobs you're turning and the sound you're hearing. Use them to confirm your settings and learn how different parameters shape your perfect session.