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Reverb tails are used to give a sense of space and decay to a sound. It's achieved by adjusting the decay time and wet/dry balance on a reverb effect to simulate different environments.

Layering involves combining multiple sounds to create a richer or more complex final sound. It is done by selecting sounds that complement each other and adjusting their volume, EQ, and timing to blend seamlessly.

Granular synthesis involves dividing a sound into small pieces called grains and then manipulating these grains to form new textures or timbres. It's used for creating evolving soundscapes and unique effects.

Stereo widening is used to enhance the stereo image of a sound by using techniques such as the Haas effect, mid/side processing, or stereo imaging plugins to make the sound appear wider in the stereo field.

Delay-based effects use echoes to create depth and rhythmic interest. Includes simple echoes, modulated delays, and multi-tap delays. Use feedback control, modulation, and variable delay times to create diverse effects.

Additive synthesis builds sounds by adding together individual sine waves with varying frequencies, amplitudes, and phases. It is great for creating organic and complex sounds.

Sampling involves recording a sound to use in a musical context, while resampling is the process of recording the output of a set of processing or effects to create a new sample. Both techniques are used to repurpose and transform sounds.

Ring modulation multiplies two signals together to create new frequencies that are sums and differences of the originals' frequencies. It results in metallic or bell-like tones and is used for creating dissonant or atonal sounds.

FM synthesis uses one waveform to modulate the frequency of another, creating complex harmonic content. It is done by setting an operator as a carrier and another as a modulator and adjusting their frequencies and modulation depth.

Vocal processing involves using effects such as EQ, compression, reverb, delay, and pitch correction to enhance or transform vocal recordings. It can make vocals sit well in the mix or change their character entirely.

Time-stretching alters the duration of an audio clip without affecting its pitch. It's achieved using algorithms that slice the audio into segments and then extend or shorten the distances between them.

Gating silences signals that fall below a set threshold, used to eliminate noise or create rhythmic patterns. It's done by setting the threshold, attack, hold and release times to control when and how the gate is triggered.

Distortion and saturation add harmonics and coloration to a sound by clipping the signal or applying non-linear processing. It's used to increase perceived loudness, warmth, and aggressiveness in the sound.

Noise can be used to enhance the texture and fill out the sound spectrum. By mixing in white, pink, or brownian noise, you add complexity and a sense of 'air' to your sounds.

Bit crushing reduces the bit depth and sample rate of a sound, introducing quantization noise and aliasing effects. It's often used to create a lo-fi, retro, or chiptune effect in music production.

Compression reduces the dynamic range of audio, making loud sounds quieter and quiet sounds louder. This is achieved by setting a threshold level and then adjusting ratio, attack, and release times to control the gain reduction.

Subtractive synthesis shapes the sound by filtering out harmonics from a rich source waveform. It's done by selecting a waveform and then using various types of filters (low-pass, high-pass) to sculpt the sound.

Side-chain compression is a technique where the compressor is triggered by an external audio source to reduce the volume. Commonly used to make space for the kick drum by ducking other sounds like the bassline.

Pitch shifting alters the pitch of a sound without changing its duration. This can be done using various algorithms that resample the audio and adjust the playback speed or through granular synthesis techniques.