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Gradually changing the cutoff frequency of a filter to create a sense of movement and tension, often automated in electronic music.

A synthesis method that operates on very short snippets of sounds, or grains, to create complex textures and soundscapes often found in ambient music.

Altering the tempo of an audio clip without affecting its pitch, used to sync samples to a track's BPM or create interesting tempo-based effects.

Synthesis where the frequency of a waveform, the carrier, is modulated by another waveform, the modulator, to create rich and complex sounds.

A mixing technique that involves processing the middle (mono) and sides (stereo) of a signal separately, to manage stereo width and mono compatibility.

Building complex sounds by layering simple waveforms (usually sine waves), allowing for intricate harmonic content and evolving textures.

A method where various single-cycle waveforms are sequenced to create evolving timbres and tones, commonly used in electronic genres.

Creating sounds by starting with a harmonically rich waveform and reducing frequencies with filters, fundamental to many classic synthesizers.

Intentionally overdriving or adding harmonics to a sound to make it more present or aggressive in the mix, often achieved with saturation or distortion effects.

A technique that reduces the volume of one sound when another is playing, often used to make the kick drum stand out by ducking the bassline.

Using LFOs, envelopes, and other modulation sources to dynamically alter synth parameters, creating evolving textures and sounds.

An effect that creates a series of peaks and troughs in the frequency spectrum, producing a sweeping, spacey sound that can be static or modulated over time.

A modulation technique that multiplies two audio signals together to create inharmonic, bell-like tones and other metallic sounds.

Using filtered white noise to create a sweeping effect, which is useful for transitions and simulating natural sounds like wind or waves.

Blending an unprocessed signal with a heavily compressed version of itself to combine the nuances of both signals, used to add punch without losing dynamic range.

The technique of recording audio from various sources and using it as an instrument or sound in a track, a fundamental approach in genres like hip-hop.

A digital effect that emulates the sound of lower bit depth audio to create a gritty, distorted texture, useful for lo-fi and chiptune effects.

An effect that simulates the sound of a space's acoustic reflections, used to add depth and atmosphere to sounds, or to place them within an imagined physical space.

An effect that repeats an input signal after a defined period of time and decay, used for creating echo effects and rhythmic interest.