De-esser
De-esser Type: noun, processor Pronunciation: /de-ess-err/ What does De-esser mean? A processor that reduces sibilance (the “S” sound). Sibilance is the sound of an “s” in words and de-esser reduces it. Example sentence: “We added a de-esser to the vocals.”
Decay
Decay Type: noun Pronunciation: /de-kay/ Plural: Decays Related: A.D.S.R., ADSR What does Decay mean? Decay is the time it takes for a sound to reach sustain level from the attack peak. How fast a sound fades from a certain loudness. Decay is the time from the initial falling off to the sustain level. Example sentence: […]
Decibel
Decibel Type: noun Pronunciation: /des-e-bull/ Also spelled or known as: dB Plural: Decibels Related: dB What does Decibel mean? The main unit of volume measurement. A dB is relative, as there are several different “scales” of dB’s that are used in audio (most popular dB-FS, along with dB-VU, dB-RMS, & dB-LUFS). Each and every dB […]
Deejay
Deejay Type: noun, acronym Pronunciation: /d-j/ Also spelled: D.J, D-J, DJ What does Deejay mean? Disc Jockey Example sentence: “Trey Keysor is a great deejay.”
Delay
Delay Type: noun, effect, technique Pronunciation: /dee-lay/ Related: Echo What does Delay mean? A technique that takes recorded audio and plays back delayed and duplicated to create echoes. Example sentence: “The delay sounds so good on this song.”
Demo
Demo Type: noun Pronunciation: /dem-oh/ What does Demo mean? An example, early, or rough recording of music; may not be mixed, mastered or completed. A demo is usually made to prepare for a proper full recording. Example sentence: “We are sending the demo to the label on Friday.”