Ableton
Ableton Type: noun, DAW, company, software Pronunciation: /abe-ull-tin-live/ Also spelled or known as: Ableton, AbletonLive, Ableton-Live What does Ableton mean? The company behind Ableton Live, a popular DAW created by Ableton. More DAWs: Logic Pro, FL Studio, GarageBand, Pro Tools, Cubase/Nuendo, Audacity Example sentence: “I make beats on Ableton live.”
APRS
APRS Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /ay-pee-ar-ess/ Also spelled or known as: Association of Professional Recording Services Plural: APRSs Related: Recording Industry What does APRS mean? Association of Professional Recording Services; An organization representing recording professionals and studios. APRS stands for Association of Professional Recording Services, a trade body supporting recording studios, producers, engineers, and related […]
Arturia
Arturia Type: noun, company Pronunciation: /ar-tu-ria/ What does Arturia mean? A hardware and software manufacturer that created a lot of analog and analog-modeled equipment. Arturia is a hardware and software manufacturer that created a lot of analog and analog-modeled equipment. Arturia created the V Collection, a collection of synths modeling famous analog synthesizers.
Audacity
Audacity Type: noun, company, DAW, software Pronunciation: /aw-dah-sit-e/ What does Audacity mean? Audacity is an audio editor used to edit audio. Audacity is used to create music but doesn’t have to functionalities of a DAW like Ableton, FL Studio or Logic Pro. Audacity is available on Windows and macOS. More DAWs: Logic Pro, FL Studio, […]
Avid
Avid Type: noun, company Pronunciation: /ah-vid/ Also spelled or known as: Avid Audio Related: Pro Tools What does Avid mean? The creators of Pro Tools. Avid is the name of the company that created and is behind the DAW Pro Tools. Avid Creations: Pro Tools Example sentence: “Avid did a great job creating Pro Tools.”
BASCA
BASCA Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /bas-kuh/ Also spelled or known as: British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors Related: Songwriters What does BASCA mean? British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors; A professional organization supporting songwriters and composers. BASCA was a UK organization representing songwriters, composers, and authors before becoming part of The Ivors Academy. […]
BIEM
BIEM Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /bee-em/ Also spelled or known as: Bureau International des Sociétés Gérant les Droits d’Enregistrement et de Reproduction Mécanique Plural: BIEMs Related: Mechanical Rights What does BIEM mean? Bureau International des Sociétés Gérant les Droits d’Enregistrement et de Reproduction Mécanique; An international organization coordinating mechanical rights societies. BIEM is an international […]
BPI
BPI Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /bee-pee-eye/ Also spelled or known as: British Phonographic Industry Plural: BPIs Related: Record Labels What does BPI mean? British Phonographic Industry; A trade association representing the UK recorded music industry. BPI stands for British Phonographic Industry and represents record labels and music businesses in the United Kingdom. It administers certifications […]
CAPASSO
CAPASSO Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /cap-ah-so/ or /c-a-p-a-s-s-o/ Also spelled or known as: C.A.P.A.S.S.O., C-A-P-A-S-S-O What does CAPASSO mean? Composers, Authors, and Publishers Association. CAPASSO stands for Composers, Authors, and Publishers Association. CAPASSO is a South African organization that administers the mechanical right in the composition’s copyright and distributes the royalties to its members. More […]
CISAC
CISAC Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /see-zack/ Also spelled or known as: International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers What does CISAC mean? International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers; An international organization representing authors’ societies and collective management organizations. CISAC (International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers) is a global network representing […]
FabFilter
FabFilter Type: noun Pronunciation: /fab-fil-ter/ What does FabFilter mean? A software company that makes both mixing and creative plugins like Pro-R, Pro-Q, Pro-L, Saturn & more. FabFilter is a software company that makes both mixing and creative plugins like Pro-R, Pro-Q, Pro-L, Saturn & more. Example sentence: “FabFilter created the Pro-Q plugin.”
IFPI
IFPI Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /if-pee-eye/ Also spelled or known as: International Federation of the Phonographic Industry Plural: IFPIs Related: Recording Industry What does IFPI mean? International Federation of the Phonographic Industry; An international organization representing the recording industry. IFPI stands for International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, a global organization representing record labels and […]
ISNI
ISNI Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /iz-nee/ Also spelled or known as: International Standard Name Identifier Plural: ISNIs Related: Identifiers What does ISNI mean? International Standard Name Identifier; A unique identifier used to distinguish creators and contributors. ISNI stands for International Standard Name Identifier, a globally recognized identifier assigned to individuals and organizations involved in creative […]
Korg
Korg Type: noun, company Pronunciation: /korg/ What does Korg mean? A Japanese instrument, synth, and drum machine manufacturer. Korg is a Japanese instrument, synth, and drum machine manufacturer. Korg has created a lot of vintage hardware synths. Example sentence: “This synth was made by Korg.”
MCPS
MCPS Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /em-see-pee-ess/ Also spelled or known as: Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society Plural: MCPSs Related: Mechanical Royalties What does MCPS mean? Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society; A UK organization that licenses and collects mechanical royalties. MCPS stands for Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society, they administer mechanical rights on behalf of songwriters and publishers. MCPS synonyms: Mechanical-Copyright Protection […]
MRAF
MRAF Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /m-raf/ or /m-r-a-f/ Also spelled or known as: Music Rights Awareness Foundation Plural: MRAFs Related: Rights Education What does MRAF mean? Music Rights Awareness Foundation; An organization or initiative focused on music rights education and awareness. MRAF stands for Music Rights Awareness Foundation and commonly refers to organizations or programs […]
Native Instruments
Native Instruments Type: noun, company Pronunciation: /nate-ive-in-stru-ments/ Related: Native Also spelled or known as: Native-Instruments What does Native Instruments mean? A software and hardware company that created the Komplete, Maschine, and Traktor series. Native Instruments is a software and hardware company that created the Komplete, Maschine, and Traktor series. Example sentence: “That drum was made […]
Rap Dictionary
Rap Dictionary Type: noun Pronunciation: /rap-dict-tion-aree/ Also spelled: Rap-Dictionary, RapDictionary What is Rap Dictionary? A dictionary book and app for understanding terms used in Rap/Hip-Hop music. Website: RapDictionary.com Parent company: DailyRapFacts LLC More apps by DailyRapFacts: RHYMEBOOK, Rap Trivia Example sentence: “If you don’t know what it means just download the Rap Dictionary app.”
Rap Trivia
Rap Trivia Type: noun Pronunciation: /rap-tree-via/ Also spelled: Rap-Trivia, RapTrivia What is Rap Trivia? A Rap/Hip-Hop Trivia card game and app. Website: RapTrivia.com Parent company: DailyRapFacts LLC More apps by DailyRapFacts: RHYMEBOOK, Rap Dictionary Example sentence: “He beat me in Rap Trivia, I was surprised.”
RHYMEBOOK
RHYMEBOOK Type: noun, company Pronunciation: /rym-book/ Also spelled: RHYME BOOK, RHYME-BOOK What is RHYMEBOOK? A real-time rhyme suggestion songwriting notepad app. Website: RHYMEBOOK.com Parent company: DailyRapFacts LLC More apps by DailyRapFacts: Rap Dictionary, Rap Trivia Example sentence: “I write all my lyrics with the RHYMEBOOK app.”
RIAA (R.I.A.A)
RIAA (R.I.A.A) Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /r-i-dub-ull-a/ Also spelled or known as: R.I.A.A What does RIAA mean? Recording Industry Association of America. RIAA (also known as R.I.A.A.) stands for The Recording Industry Association of America. RIAA certifies recordings of their achievements. Example sentence: “The RIAA has certified the album platinum.”
RISA
RISA Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /r-i-s-a/ Also spelled or known as: R.I.S.A., R-I-S-A What does RISA mean? Recording Industry of South Africa. RISA stands for the Recording Industry of South Africa. South African Performing Rights Organizations: SAMPRA, SAMRO, CAPASSO, RISA Example sentence: “He got an ISRC code from the RISA.”
SAMPRA
SAMPRA Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /sam-prah/ or /s-a-m-p-r-a/ Also spelled or known as: S.A.M.P.R.A., S-A-M-P-R-A What does SAMPRA mean? South African Music Performance Rights Association. SAMPRA stands for the South African Music Performance Rights Association. SAMPRA (South African Music Performance Rights Association) is the organization that handles needletime rights and royalties for South African […]
SAMRO
SAMRO Type: noun, acronym, organization Pronunciation: /sam-ro/ or /s-a-m-r-o/ Also spelled or known as: S.A.M.R.O., S-A-M-R-O What does SAMRO mean? South African Music Rights Organisation. SAMRO stands for South African Music Rights Organisation. SAMRO (South African Music Rights Organisation) deals with performing rights and royalties and handles the collection payment of money owed to South […]
SCAPR
SCAPR Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /skap-er/ Also spelled or known as: Societies’ Council for the Collective Management of Performers’ Rights Plural: SCAPRs Related: Neighboring Rights What does SCAPR mean? Societies’ Council for the Collective Management of Performers’ Rights; An international organization representing performers’ rights societies. SCAPR stands for Societies’ Council for the Collective Management of […]
Stufinder
Stufinder Type: noun, company, software Pronunciation: /stu-finder/ Also spelled: Stu-Finder, Stu Finder What does Stufinder mean? An app to find & book recording studios. Website: Stufinder.com Founders: Ope Odumakin and Jake Monir Example sentence: “We used Stufinder to book this session.”
WIPO
WIPO Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /why-poh/ Also spelled or known as: World Intellectual Property Organization Related: Intellectual Property What does WIPO mean? World Intellectual Property Organization; A United Nations agency focused on intellectual property matters. WIPO stands for World Intellectual Property Organization, an international organization that promotes intellectual property protection worldwide. WIPO administers treaties, supports […]