Audio Effects and Plugins Flashcards
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What type of reverb simulates the sound of a physical space using mathematical algorithms?
Answer: Algorithmic reverb
Algorithmic reverb uses mathematical algorithms to synthesize room characteristics rather than capturing a real space.
What does the 'pre-delay' parameter in a reverb plugin control?
Answer: The time between the dry signal and the onset of reverb
Pre-delay sets the gap between the dry signal and when the reverb begins, helping to preserve clarity of the source.
What does a 'chorus' effect do to a signal?
Answer: Duplicates and slightly detunes/delays copies of the signal for a thicker sound
A chorus effect creates slightly detuned and delayed copies of the signal, blended with the original to create a lush, wide sound.
What is 'tape saturation' emulation used for in audio plugins?
Answer: Adding warmth and harmonic distortion reminiscent of analog tape
Tape saturation plugins emulate the harmonic distortion and compression characteristics of recording to analog tape.
What does an 'exciter' plugin add to an audio signal?
Answer: Synthesized high-frequency harmonics to add brightness and presence
An exciter generates and adds high-frequency harmonic content, making a signal sound brighter and more present.
What is the function of a 'gate' (noise gate) plugin?
Answer: Mutes the signal when it falls below a set threshold
A noise gate silences the signal when it drops below a defined threshold, eliminating background noise between sounds.