This glossary includes the terms most used in the world of music production
Analog Audio
noun
It is a type of audio signal generated by some type of electomagnetic phenomenon
Example: This synthesizer is an analog audio signal processor
en: Audio Analogo
Audio
noun
It is the means by which the noise that was previously recorded or generated by humans is transmitted, this can be analog or digital
Example: the audio is clipping, turn down the gain
en: Audio
Automatization
noun
It is the form within the musical production in which specific instructions are given to any effect, gain, filter, etc. within a DAW or analog production process
Example: I put automatization in this part to attenuate the voices a bit in that specific part
en: Automatización
Bounce
noun
It is the process in which a group of audios in a musical production within a DAW or in an analogous way are converted into a single audio.
Example: I like this idea, I'm going to Bounce it to start recording.
en: Exportar
BPM (Beat Per Minute)
noun
is the unit used to measure the rhythm / speed of the music
Example: that bmp is very fast for the genre, lower it a little
en: BPM (Beat Por Minuto)
Chorus
noun
is a music effect that ocurres when individual sounds with approximately the same time, and very similar pitches, converge and are perceived as one
Example: chorus that guitar, it can be an interesting effect
en: Chorus
Compression
noun
It is the mode or process in which the peaks or maximum points of a sound are reduced, this as a way of making everything sound like a single sound and more unified
Example: put more compression on the kick it has to sound with more punch
en: compresión
Controller
noun
is an electronic device used for writing and editing digital audio in MIDI format
Example: use the controller to make the batteries look more natural
en: Controlador
DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)
noun
are all software designed for the production, editing, design and recording of audio through digital media
Example: start the DAW I want to make a song
en: DAW (Estación de Trabajo de Audio Digital)
Delay
noun
is a sound effect that consists of the multiplication and modulated delay of a sound signal.
Example: use delay to make it sound deeper
en: Delay
Digital Audio
noun
is the binary code encoding of an electrical signal that represents a sound wave
Example: when the sound of a guitar is recorded within a DAW it becomes a digital audio signal
en: Audio Digital
Distortion
noun
is a form of audio signal processing used to alter the sound of amplified electric musical instruments, usually by increasing their gain, producing a "fuzzy", "growling", or "gritty" tone.
Example: That guitar needs distortion to sound metallic
en: Distorsión
Effect
noun
are different processes (whether corrective or creative) that are used within a musical production to achieve the desired effect and a good quality within a sound
Example: use this effect to give it more punch
en: Efecto
Envelope
noun
it is a way of defining, in terms of global parameters, the temporal evolution in amplitude of any sound.
Example: use the envelope to make the hit sound more
en: Envolvente
Equalization
noun
is the process of adjusting the balance between audio frequencyes components within an electronic signal
Example: oscar used equalization in the production of his song to eliminate some unnecessary frequencies
en: Ecualizacion
Fade In
noun
is the smooth and progressive entrance of a sound
Example: use fade in to make it go in more smoothly
en: Fundirse
Fade Out
noun
is the smooth and progressive output of a sound
Example: use fade out to make it come out more smoothly
en: Desaparecer
Flanger
noun
is a sound effect that produces a characteristic oscillating metallic sound, especially at mid and high frequencies.
Example: so that the voice sounds robotic you can use a little flanger
en: Flanger
Gain
noun
is the input volume of the audio clips used in a music production
Example: turn down the gain we do not want there to be distortion
en: Ganancia
Headphones
noun
a pair of earphones joined by a band placed over the head, for listening to audio signals
Example: use headphones to produce if your room is not acoustically treated
en: Audífonos
Key
noun
is the scale in which a song has been composed
Example: the key is Am
en: Tonalidad
LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)
noun
is an audio signal typically below 20 Hz that creates a pulsing rhythm rather than an audible tone, It is a very used effect in electronic music.
Example: the LFO can help you sound more dynamic and moving
en: LFO (Oscilador de Frecuencias Bajas)
MIDI
noun
is a technology standard that describes a protocol, a digital interface, and connectors that allow various electronic musical instruments, computers, and other related devices to connect and communicate with each other.
Example: make the drums whit MIDI
en: MIDI
Mixer
noun
It is a device used during musical production for the recording, editing and mixing of instruments in the song or sound that is being produced.
Example: use the mixer to adjust the gains
en: Mezclador
Monitor
noun
It is a type of loudspeaker specifically designed for use in the recording studio as the main monitoring tool when producing
Example: use this pair of monitors for better listening reference
en: Monitor
Reverb
noun
It is a sound phenomenon produced by reflection, which consists of a slight permanence of the sound once the original source has stopped emitting it.
Example: use reverb to have more tail in the sound
en: Reverberación
Saturation
noun
is a type of auditory distortion commonly used as a creative effect
Example: use saturation to make it sound more aggressive
en: Saturación
Score
noun
document on writing paper for music
Example: where is the score the concert is almost starting
en: Partitura
SFX (Sounds Effects)
noun
an SFX is some type of sound that represents something in real life, these can literally be any real sound from a step to a roar
Example: the SFX of the plane has to sound a little more filtered
en: SFX (Efectos de Sonido)
Track
noun
is an audio sample that can contain any type of signal
