overdubbing
Adding recorded layers
Overdubbing is a recording technique where new audio is layered onto an existing track.
A singer might overdub harmonies onto a lead vocal, or a guitarist might overdub a solo onto a rhythm track.
The technique allows musicians to build complex arrangements one element at a time: The album took months because of all the overdubbing.
Also appears as overdub (noun and verb).
Multiple parallel recording channels
- mixdownMultitrack consolidation process
- recordingCaptured audio or video
- mixingCombining into one mass
- masteringAttaining full command
looping · soundtrack · arrangement · composition · editing · splice · tracks · dub
Distance below surface
- richnessState of abundance
- textureSurface tactile quality
- polishSmooth by rubbing
- clarityState of being understandable
balance · fidelity · dynamics · resonance · layering · fullness · warmth · presence
Audio input device
- headphonesWearable speakers for ears
- soundproofingPreventing noise transmission
- acousticsStudy of sound transmission
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
equalization · reverb · DAW · preamp · compressor · isolation · talkback
multitrack
Multiple parallel recording channels
- mixdownMultitrack consolidation process
- recordingCaptured audio or video
- mixingCombining into one mass
mastering · looping · soundtrack · arrangement · composition · editing · splice · tracks · dub · overlay
depth
Distance below surface
clarity · balance · fidelity · dynamics · resonance · layering · fullness · warmth · presence · sweetening
microphone
Audio input device
- headphonesWearable speakers for ears
- soundproofingPreventing noise transmission
- acousticsStudy of sound transmission
monitoring · equalization · reverb · DAW · preamp · compressor · isolation · talkback
harmony
Agreement or musical blend
- backingAid or sponsorship
- vocalsSung musical parts
- instrumentalServing as means
sync · voiceover · dialogue · lip-sync · narration · chorus · lead · duet · acapella · phonation
- productiondirectors, pre-production, producers, production, cameras
- audio productionDAW, mixing, mixing board, audio mixer, Foley
- music productioncomposing, autotune, synthesizer, producing, arranging
- audio effectsreverb, delay, flanger, chorus effect, phaser
- audio tasksrecording, mixing, editing, mastering, playback
- composition techniquescomposing, arranging, orchestration, harmonization, instrumentation
overdubbinglive performance
Unrecorded staged entertainment
live music · live show · concert recording · acoustic set · jam session
dubbed, dubbing, dubber, redub, undubbed, redubbed, dubbings, redubs, overdub