Music Production Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of a limiter on the master bus during the mastering stage?
Answer: To prevent the output from exceeding 0 dBFS while increasing perceived loudness
A limiter on the master bus acts as a ceiling that prevents clipping while allowing the overall loudness to be raised to commercial levels.
What does LUFS measure in music production?
Answer: The perceived loudness of audio over time
LUFS (Loudness Units relative to Full Scale) is the standard measurement for perceived loudness, used by streaming platforms to normalize playback levels.
Which technique involves recording the same part multiple times and layering the takes to create a fuller sound?
Answer: Double tracking
Double tracking involves recording the same musical part multiple times and layering those takes together to create a thicker, wider sound.
What is the main advantage of using sends/auxiliary channels for reverb rather than inserting reverb directly on each track?
Answer: It allows multiple tracks to share one reverb instance, saving CPU and creating cohesion
Using a send to a shared auxiliary reverb channel reduces CPU usage and places multiple instruments in the same virtual space, creating a more cohesive mix.
What does the 'attack' parameter control on a compressor?
Answer: How quickly the compressor begins reducing gain after the signal exceeds the threshold
The attack parameter determines how fast the compressor responds once the input signal crosses the threshold, affecting whether transients pass through or get compressed.
In sound design, what does an LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) typically modulate?
Answer: Parameters like pitch, filter cutoff, or amplitude to create movement and variation
An LFO generates a slow, sub-audio waveform used to modulate synth parameters like pitch, filter cutoff, or volume, creating effects such as vibrato, tremolo, and wah.