overdub

Add tracks later

To overdub is to add a new recorded layer—voice, instrument, or effect—onto an existing recording.

The technique allows musicians to build up tracks incrementally rather than performing everything at once: She overdubbed the harmonies after laying down the lead vocal.

As a noun, an overdub is the added layer itself: The guitar overdubs gave the track its texture.

recording

voiceover

Off-screen recorded speech

ADROut-of-court resolution method
dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
postproductionFilm finishing phase

sync · re-recording · foley · mixdown · multitrack · narration · soundtrack · audio · looping · replacement

technique

multitracking

Recording multiple audio layers

layeringForming successive strata
stackingPlacing items vertically
doublingMultiplying by two

harmonizing · comping · looping · drop-in · bouncing · ping-pong

studio

booth

Temporary enclosed compartment

microphoneAudio input device
headphonesWearable speakers for ears
consoleComfort in distress

DAW · faders · mixer · monitors · preamp · engineer · producer · session · tracking · compressor

music

vocals

Sung musical parts

guitarFretted stringed instrument
bassDeep pitch or fish
drumsStruck membrane instruments

keyboards · harmony · backing · arrangement · accompaniment · solo · lead · rhythm · strings · horns

overdub

voiceover

multitracking

booth

vocals

overdub

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