multitracked
Stacked in layers
Multitracked describes audio that has been recorded using multiple separate tracks, allowing each instrument or voice to be captured independently and mixed together later.
The technique revolutionized music production: The vocals were multitracked to create rich harmonies.
A multitracked recording can be adjusted track by track during mixing.
Adding layers to recordings
- layeringForming successive strata
- tracksMarks showing passage
- sessionScheduled time for activity
- producerOne who makes things
engineer · console · tape · digital · bounce · punch-in · comping · take
Agreement or musical blend
- overdubbingAdding layers to recordings
- layeringForming successive strata
- stackingPlacing items vertically
- doublesPairs or stand-ins
backing · lead · chorus · adlibs · countermelody · unison · octaves · blend
Audio level controls
- panningLateral camera traverse
- reverbProlonged sound reflection
- masteringAttaining full command
- effectsConsequences or belongings
balance · monitoring · equalizer · compressor · levels · automation · bus · channel
Scoring for instrumental ensemble
- arrangementOrdered configuration or agreement
- layeringForming successive strata
- textureSurface tactile quality
- separationState of being apart
ensemble · parts · sections · composition · fugue · canon · motif · interweaving
overdubbing
Adding layers to recordings
producer · engineer · console · tape · digital · bounce · punch-in · comping · take · dub
harmony
Agreement or musical blend
- overdubbingAdding layers to recordings
- layeringForming successive strata
- stackingPlacing items vertically
doubles · backing · lead · chorus · adlibs · countermelody · unison · octaves · blend · texture
faders
Audio level controls
effects · balance · monitoring · equalizer · compressor · levels · automation · bus · channel · blend
orchestration
Scoring for instrumental ensemble
- arrangementOrdered configuration or agreement
- layeringForming successive strata
- textureSurface tactile quality
separation · ensemble · parts · sections · composition · fugue · canon · motif · interweaving · melody
multitrackedlive
To exist or dwell
unproduced · real-time · lo-fi · raw · stripped-down
- multitrack recordingCapturing audio on parallel channels