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Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) Terminology

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Sample Rate

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The number of samples of audio carried per second, measured in Hz

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Track

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A single stream of audio data or MIDI data within a DAW project

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Automation

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A feature in DAWs that allows for dynamic control over parameters within a project over time

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DAW

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Digital Audio Workstation, a software platform for recording, editing, mixing, and producing audio files

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Plugin

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A software add-on that provides additional features to a host DAW, such as new sound effects or instruments

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VST

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Virtual Studio Technology, an interface for integrating software audio synthesizer and effect plugins with audio editors and recording systems

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Mixing

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The process of combining multiple audio tracks together to create a balanced composite

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AD/DA Converters

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Analog-to-Digital and Digital-to-Analog Converters, the technology that translates analog signals into digital data and vice versa

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MIDI

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Musical Instrument Digital Interface, a protocol that enables computers, musical instruments, and other hardware to communicate

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Buffer Size

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The amount of time allowed for your computer to process the audio before it's output, affecting the latency

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Compressor

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An audio signal processing device that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal

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Latency

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The delay between a signal input and its corresponding output, often noticeable while recording or processing audio

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Dynamic Range

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The difference between the quietest and loudest parts of an audio signal, measured in decibels (dB)

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Gain

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The level of signal intensity in an audio system, which can be adjusted to control the input level

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Panning

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The distribution of a sound signal into a new stereo or multi-channel sound field

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Bit Depth

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The number of bits of information in each sample, determining the resolution of the audio

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Mastering

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The final step in music production, enhancing the overall sound of a mix to ensure it translates well across all playback systems

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Reverb

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The persistence of sound after it has been produced, an effect that simulates the acoustics of different environments or spaces

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Loop

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A repeating section of sound material often used in music production and performance

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EQ

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Equalization, adjusting the balance between frequency components within an audio signal

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