Queen Flash Cards

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Multi-tracking

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The recording process of recording multiple tracks of instruments in one final mix.

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Overdubbing

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The process of recording instruments or other parts after/over the top of other recorded material, such as backing vocals and extra guitar parts.

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EQ (Equalisation)

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The post-production process of altering the frequencies of an instrument/voice or sample after it has been recorded.

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Panning

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The post-production process of passing sound from left to right speakers.

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Flanger

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The post-production effect caused by rapid speeding up and slowing down of a recording, creating a swooshing effect.

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Reverb

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The post-production effect that creates the sound of larger spaces, making recordings sound like they're in a big hall.

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Distortion

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A guitar/amplification effect that distorts the sound.

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Wah-wah

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A guitar effect pedal that alters the frequencies of the instrument, sounding like how you say the name.

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Electric guitar: Vibrato

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Fluctuations (wobble) of pitch.

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Electric guitar: Ottava

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Octave higher than written.