Maximizing Your Mix: Leveraging Odd and Even Harmonics for Pitch, Waveform, and Transient Clarity in Music Production
Odd harmonics are harmonics that appear as odd multiples of the fundamental frequency. For example, in a note with the fundamental frequency of A4 (440Hz), the odd harmonics could be 1320Hz (3 times), 2200Hz (5 times), 3080Hz (7 times), and so on. These harmonics can give the sound a ‘rough’ or ‘sharp’ texture, often making the timbre of an instrument ‘sharper’.
On the other hand, even harmonics are harmonics that appear as even multiples of the fundamental frequency. In the same note of A4, even harmonics could be 880Hz (2 times), 1760Hz (4 times), 2640Hz (6 times), etc. Even harmonics typically provide a ‘smoother’ and ‘more harmonious’ feel.