4-Track
4-Track Type: noun Pronunciation: /4-track/ Also spelled or known as: 4-Track Recorder, Four-Track Recorder Plural: 4-Tracks, Four-Tracks What does 4-Track mean? 4-Track is a recording device with 4 channels. An old form of recording audio. A 4-Track (also known as a 4-Track recorder) is a recording device with 4 channels. An old form of recording […]
4-Track Recorder
4-Track Recorder Type: noun Pronunciation: /4-track-ree-kor-dur/ Also spelled or known as: 4-Track, Four-Track Recorder Plural: 4-Track Recorders, Four-Track Recorders What does 4-Track Recorder mean? 4-Track Recorder is a recording device with 4 channels. An old form of recording audio. A 4-Track Recorder (also known as a 4-Track) is a recording device with 4 channels. An […]
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.”
Ableton Live
Ableton Live Type: noun, DAW, software Pronunciation: /abe-ull-tin-live/ Also spelled or known as: Ableton, AbletonLive, Ableton-Live What does Ableton Live mean? A popular DAW created by Ableton. Ableton Live is great for production, live experiences, and scenarios. More DAWs: Logic Pro, FL Studio, GarageBand, Pro Tools, Cubase/Nuendo, Audacity, Ableton Example sentence: “I make beats on […]
Compander
Compander Type: noun Pronunciation: /kom-pan-der/ What does Compander mean? A compressor and expander combined. A compander is a compressor and expander combined into one. Example sentence: “It was easier to just use the compander.”
Compressor
Compressor Type: noun, processor Pronunciation: /kom-press-err/ Related: Compression What does Compressor mean? An audio processor that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal. Compressor is an audio processor that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal. Example sentence: “I’m going to use the compressor for the vocals.”
E-Piano
E-Piano Type: noun, instrument Pronunciation: /e-piano/ Also spelled or known as: E Piano What does E-Piano mean? Electronic Piano. E-Piano stands for an Electronic Piano. An electronic piano instrument is common and used in electronic music and Hip-Hop. Example sentence: “I’ll pull out the e-piano so we can play with it.”
Excel
Excel Type: noun Pronunciation: /ek-sel/ Also spelled or known as: Microsoft Excel Plural: Excel Spreadsheets Related: Data, Spreadsheet What does Excel mean? Spreadsheet software by Microsoft used for organizing, analyzing, and managing data. In the music industry, Excel is frequently used to track royalties, budgets, tour expenses, inventory, publishing catalogs, and release schedules. Excel synonyms: […]
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.”
FL Studio
FL Studio Type: noun, DAW Pronunciation: /f-l-stu-dio/ Also spelled or known as: Fruity Loops Studio, Fruity Loops, FL-Studio, FL, FLStudio Related: FL, DAW What does FL Studio mean? A popular DAW (digital audio workstation) created by Image-Line for music production and recording. FL Studio is popular among producers across Hip-Hop, EDM, and many other genres. Creator: […]
GarageBand
GarageBand Type: noun, DAW Pronunciation: /gah-raj-band/ Also spelled or known as: Garage-Band, Garage Band What does GarageBand mean? A popular DAW created by Apple. Other DAWS: Logic Pro, Ableton Live (Ableton), FL Studio, Bitwig Studio, Pro Tools, Cubase/Nuendo, Reaper, Audacity Example sentence: “My first beat was made on GarageBand.”
IG
IG Type: noun, acronym, platform, slang Pronunciation: /eye-jee/ or /i-g/ Also spelled or known as: Instagram, Insta, Finsta Plural: IG Accounts Related: Instagram What does IG mean? Instagram. IG is short for Instagram. Artists use IG to promote releases, post snippets, connect with fans, announce shows, and build their brand. IG synonyms: Insta, Instagram, Instagram […]
Insta
Insta Type: noun Pronunciation: /in-stuh/ Also spelled or known as: Instagram, IG Plural: Insta Accounts Related: IG, Instagram What does Insta mean? Instagram. Insta is short for Instagram. In music, Insta is used for promotion, fan engagement, Reels, Stories, livestreams, and visual branding. Insta synonyms: Instagram, IG, Social Profile Example sentence: “The artist posted the […]
Instagram Type: noun, platform Pronunciation: /in-stuh-gram/ Also spelled or known as: IG, Insta, Finsta Related: Social Media, Insta, Instagram Accounts What does Instagram mean? A social media platform used for sharing photos, videos, stories, reels, and messages. In music, Instagram is used for artist promotion, fan engagement, content marketing, live streams, and announcements. Instagram synonyms: […]
Interface
Interface Type: noun, device Pronunciation: /in-ter-face/ Related: Audio Interface What does Interface mean? A hardware that can receive and output audio. An Interface (also known as “Audio interface”) is a piece of hardware that can receive audio as an input and also output audio. An interface helps a human interact with a computer or other […]
iPodder
iPodder Type: noun Pronunciation: /eye-pod-er/ Also spelled or known as: Podcast Aggregator Related: Podcast, Aggregator, iTunes What does iPodder mean? An early podcasting tool used to download audio and podcast programs. In music and podcast history, iPodder helped users subscribe to and receive audio files through RSS feeds. iPodder synonyms: Podcast Aggregator, Podcast Downloader, RSS […]
Keyboard
Keyboard Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /key-board/ What does Keyboard mean? 1. A computer keyboard used for typing, also used for producing music in a DAW. 2. A MIDI Keyboard that connects to a DAW to create music. A keyboard is a computer keyboard used for typing, and also used for producing music in a DAW. […]
Logic Pro
Logic Pro Type: noun, DAW Pronunciation: /loj-ick-pro/ Also spelled or known as: Logic, LogicPro, Logic-Pro What does Logic Pro mean? A popular DAW by Apple. Logic Pro is available on macOS only. Other DAWS: Pro Tools, Ableton Live (Ableton), GarageBand, Bitwig Studio, FL Studio, Cubase/Nuendo, Reaper, Audacity Example sentence: “We made this in 10 minutes […]
Metronome
Metronome Type: noun Pronunciation: /meh-tro-nin/ What does Metronome mean? A device (usually found in DAWs) that audibly reproduces a set tempo, by playing a set of timed clicks. A metronome is a device (usually found in DAWs) that audibly reproduces a set tempo, by playing a set of timed clicks. Metronome synonyms: Tempo Example sentence: […]
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 […]
Omnisphere
Omnisphere Type: noun Pronunciation: /om-nis-fair/ What does Omnisphere mean? A hybrid synth and sampler created by Spectrasonics. Omnisphere is a hybrid synth and sampler created by Spectrasonics. Omnisphere is a very powerful and allows you to tweak sounds and samples. Creator: Spectrasonics Example sentence: “I tweaked it with Omnisphere.”
Pro Tools
Pro Tools Type: noun, DAW Pronunciation: /pro-tools/ Also spelled or known as: Pro-Tools, ProTool What does Pro Tools mean? A popular DAW created by Avid. Pro Tools is very popular among audio engineers and mixing professionals. Other DAWS: Logic Pro, Ableton Live (Ableton), GarageBand, Bitwig Studio, FL Studio, Cubase/Nuendo, Reaper, Audacity Example sentence: “A lot […]
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.”
Sylenth1
Sylenth1 Type: noun Pronunciation: /sigh-lenth-one/ Also spelled or known as: Sylenth Related: Synthesizer What does Sylenth1 mean? An analog software synthesizer widely used in electronic music production. Sylenth1 is known for its rich leads, basses, pads, and arpeggiated sounds. Sylenth1 synonyms: Virtual Analog Synth, Software Synthesizer Example sentence: “The producer designed the lead sound in […]
Two-Way Radio
Two-Way Radio Type: noun Pronunciation: /too-way-ray-dee-oh/ Also spelled or known as: Walkie-Talkie Plural: Two-Way Radios Related: Crew Communication What does Two-Way Radio mean? A portable communication device that allows personnel to transmit and receive voice communications over shared radio frequencies. Two-way radios are widely used by production crews, stage managers, security teams, venue staff, and […]