Audio Effects and Plugins Flashcards
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What does 'latency compensation' in a DAW address?
Answer: Timing offsets caused by plugin processing delays
Latency compensation automatically adjusts track timing to account for the processing delay introduced by plugins.
What is a 'multiband compressor' and when is it used?
Answer: A compressor that applies compression to specific frequency bands independently
A multiband compressor splits the signal into frequency bands and compresses each independently, useful for mastering and problem mixes.
What does a 'de-esser' plugin specifically target?
Answer: Harsh sibilant frequencies (typically 5–10 kHz) in vocal recordings
A de-esser is a frequency-specific compressor that reduces harsh sibilant ('s', 'sh', 'ch') sounds in vocal recordings.
What is 'bit crushing' in audio effects?
Answer: Reducing bit depth and/or sample rate to create digital distortion and lo-fi textures
Bit crushing reduces a signal's bit depth and sample rate, intentionally degrading quality to create lo-fi, crunchy digital sounds.
What is the difference between 'insert' and 'send' effects in a DAW?
Answer: Insert effects process the full signal in-line; sends route a parallel copy to a shared effect
An insert effect processes the entire signal in the signal path, while a send routes a parallel copy to a shared effects bus.
What does 'wet/dry ratio' control in an effects plugin?
Answer: The blend between the processed (wet) and unprocessed (dry) signal
The wet/dry ratio controls how much of the effected signal is blended with the original unprocessed signal.