👉 A distortion is a phenomenon where two or more sound waves, usually at different frequencies, interfere with each other in such a way that they produce a distorted sound. Distortions are often used to create sounds that seem unnatural or out of place, and can be both pleasant and unsettling depending on the context.
Distortion can be categorized into three main types:
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Cyclic Distortion
: This type involves two waves with the same frequency but different amplitudes and phases. The result is