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Old 03-16-2018, 09:12 AM   #20
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the DC component in the spectrum plot is the big green "spike" at 1 Hz on Span (usually @ 0 Hz on an analyzer with enough resolution).
everything else is harmonics/aliasing.

basically, by processing a waveform asymmetrically via saturation/compression (non linear efx), you create a DC offset.
that is what the spectrum plot shows...adding the "warmth" (ie...even harmonics) also adds a DC offset the output.
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