Category: Audio lingo

  • Audio lingo: Fades

    Fading in or fading out are essentially increasing or lowering the volume gradually. While it can be done by just using the volume control, it is handled differently in most modern audio editors. Most often you decide how long the fade should be (i.e. how long it should take for it to reach the full […]

  • Audio lingo: Reverb

    Reverb is a term used for describing the simulated effect of a sound taking place in a room. A lot of people confuse this with echo, or a more common type used in audio production – delay. The difference could be described like this: An echo or delay is a reproduction of a sound, while […]

  • Audio lingo: Limiter

    A limiter is basically a compressor that works at high ratios. There is no set rule as to what the ratio needs to be for it to stop being a compressor and start being a limiter. Some suggest 10:1, other 20:1, and others something else altogether. The high compression ratio is often combined with a […]

  • New section: Audio lingo

    Alright, gather around ladies and gentlemen. A new section have been requested: Audio lingo. Basically this will be posts with short descriptions of anything audio related that the regular Joe might not instantly recognize. Because of this there will be a little repetition every now and then, but on the other hand it will be […]