overdubs
Recorded track layers
Overdubs are additional audio tracks recorded over an existing recording.
In music production, a band might lay down basic tracks together, then overdub vocals, guitar solos, or harmonies separately: The producer added string overdubs to sweeten the chorus.
The verb overdub means to record such additions: She overdubbed her backing vocals last night.
Out-of-court resolution method
- voiceoverOff-screen recorded speech
- loopingMoving in circles
- re-recordingCapturing sound again
- postproductionFilm finishing phase
sync · foley · mixing · narration · soundtrack · cueing · sweetening · punch-in
Audio production software
- consoleComfort in distress
- boothTemporary enclosed compartment
- microphoneAudio input device
- headphonesWearable speakers for ears
engineer · producer · faders · monitors · preamp · compressor · equalizer · reverb
Multiple parallel recording channels
- stackingPlacing items vertically
- double-trackingRecording same part twice
- harmoniesPleasing combined pitches
- textureSurface tactile quality
depth · buildup · composite · superimposing · overlaying · weaving · accumulation · blending
ADR
Out-of-court resolution method
- voiceoverOff-screen recorded speech
- loopingMoving in circles
- re-recordingCapturing sound again
postproduction · sync · foley · mixing · narration · soundtrack · cueing · sweetening · punch-in · comping
DAW
Audio production software
- consoleComfort in distress
- boothTemporary enclosed compartment
- microphoneAudio input device
headphones · engineer · producer · faders · monitors · preamp · compressor · equalizer · reverb · acoustics
multitrack
Multiple parallel recording channels
- stackingPlacing items vertically
- double-trackingRecording same part twice
- harmoniesPleasing combined pitches
texture · depth · buildup · composite · superimposing · overlaying · weaving · accumulation · blending · thickening
harmonies
Pleasing combined pitches
- doublingMultiplying by two
- chorusSingers performing together
- counterpointSimultaneous independent melodies
blend · unison · thirds · fifths · stacking · ad-libs · hooks · call-and-response
- productiondirectors, pre-production, producers, production, cameras
overdubslive recording
Audio from real event
live performance · first take · concert recording · field recording · bootleg