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Basic Music Production
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Synthesizer
An electronic instrument that generates audio signals that can be shaped into different sounds.
Reverb
Provides the effect of sound reflecting in a physical space, adding depth and space to the sound.
Automation
Allows for dynamic changes in the mix over time, such as volume fades, EQ sweeps, and effect changes.
EQ
Used to alter the balance of different frequency components in an audio signal.
VST
Virtual Studio Technology - a standard for plug-ins that allows the use of additional instruments and effects in a DAW.
Mixing
The process of combining multiple audio tracks into a single cohesive sound.
AD/DA Converters
Converts analog signals to digital (AD) and digital signals back to analog (DA) for use in digital audio equipment.
Compression
Used to reduce the dynamic range of an audio signal, making quiet sounds louder and loud sounds quieter.
Delay
Delays the audio signal to create an echo effect, can be used to add rhythmic interest.
Sampling
The process of recording audio and using it as an instrument or sound in a musical composition.
Mastering
The process of preparing the final mix for distribution, ensuring consistency and optimizing playback across all systems.
Monitor Speakers
Speakers designed for audio production that provide a flat, neutral sound for accurate monitoring.
DAW
Digital Audio Workstation - a software application for recording, editing, and producing audio files.
Distortion
Alters the sound by clipping the waveform, adding harmonics and changing the tone.
Sample Rate
The number of samples of audio carried per second, measured in Hz, affecting the audio quality and frequency response.
Pan
The distribution of a sound in the stereo field, allowing for the placement of audio elements left or right.
Bit Depth
Refers to the resolution of each sample in a digital audio file, affecting the file's dynamic range.
MIDI
Musical Instrument Digital Interface - a protocol that allows electronic musical instruments and computers to communicate.
Mic Preamp
Boosts the microphone's low-level output to line-level, necessary for recording.
Headroom
The amount of space left in a mix to prevent clipping and allow for dynamic variations.
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