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Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) Terminology
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Sample Rate
The number of samples of audio carried per second, measured in Hz
Track
A single stream of audio data or MIDI data within a DAW project
Automation
A feature in DAWs that allows for dynamic control over parameters within a project over time
DAW
Digital Audio Workstation, a software platform for recording, editing, mixing, and producing audio files
Plugin
A software add-on that provides additional features to a host DAW, such as new sound effects or instruments
VST
Virtual Studio Technology, an interface for integrating software audio synthesizer and effect plugins with audio editors and recording systems
Mixing
The process of combining multiple audio tracks together to create a balanced composite
AD/DA Converters
Analog-to-Digital and Digital-to-Analog Converters, the technology that translates analog signals into digital data and vice versa
MIDI
Musical Instrument Digital Interface, a protocol that enables computers, musical instruments, and other hardware to communicate
Buffer Size
The amount of time allowed for your computer to process the audio before it's output, affecting the latency
Compressor
An audio signal processing device that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal
Latency
The delay between a signal input and its corresponding output, often noticeable while recording or processing audio
Dynamic Range
The difference between the quietest and loudest parts of an audio signal, measured in decibels (dB)
Gain
The level of signal intensity in an audio system, which can be adjusted to control the input level
Panning
The distribution of a sound signal into a new stereo or multi-channel sound field
Bit Depth
The number of bits of information in each sample, determining the resolution of the audio
Mastering
The final step in music production, enhancing the overall sound of a mix to ensure it translates well across all playback systems
Reverb
The persistence of sound after it has been produced, an effect that simulates the acoustics of different environments or spaces
Loop
A repeating section of sound material often used in music production and performance
EQ
Equalization, adjusting the balance between frequency components within an audio signal
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