Audio Recording and Editing Flashcards
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What does 'latency' mean when recording with a DAW?
Answer: The time delay between a performer's input and the monitored audio output
Latency is the delay introduced by audio hardware and software processing, which can make real-time monitoring feel out of sync with performance.
What is 'pitch correction' software primarily used for in audio editing?
Answer: Adjusting out-of-tune notes in a recorded performance to the correct pitch
Pitch correction tools like Auto-Tune or Melodyne analyze recorded audio and shift individual notes to align with the intended pitches of a scale or melody.
In audio editing, what is 'time-stretching'?
Answer: Changing the duration of an audio region without altering its pitch
Time-stretching algorithms modify the length of an audio clip — making it faster or slower — while keeping the original pitch intact.
What is the role of a 'bus' in a DAW session?
Answer: A routing channel that combines multiple tracks for shared processing
A bus (or aux send) allows multiple tracks to be routed to a single channel, where shared processing like reverb, compression, or EQ can be applied uniformly.
Which file format is lossless and most commonly used for professional audio archiving?
Answer: WAV
WAV (Waveform Audio File Format) is an uncompressed, lossless format that preserves all original audio data, making it the standard for professional recording and archiving.
What does 'quantization' do to a MIDI or audio performance in a DAW?
Answer: Snaps note timings to the nearest rhythmic grid position
Quantization corrects timing imperfections by moving notes so they align precisely with a selected rhythmic grid (e.g., 1/16th notes).
What is the function of a high-pass filter (HPF) when applied to a recorded audio track?
Answer: Removes frequencies below a set cutoff point, allowing high frequencies to pass through
A high-pass filter attenuates low-frequency content below its cutoff, useful for removing rumble, handling noise, and low-end mud from non-bass instruments.