< back to the Recording Studio Dictionary
LFO (noun)
Type: noun, acronym
Pronunciation: /L-F-O/
Also spelled or known as: L.F.O.
What does LFO mean?
Low-Frequency Oscillator.
LFO stands for Low-Frequency Oscillator, an LFO is an oscillator typically below the range of human hearing, used as a modulation source to add vibrato, tremolo and other effects to sounds. LFO’s are mostly on synths.
< back to the Recording Studio Dictionary