Musical Theory Jargon

Music Production Music Tech Discussion
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Hi folks, i’m relatively new to sonic and production. I’ve been watching the vids and trying things out and i have developed a drumbeat and bassline which i think has potential. I’ve adjusted all the sounds as shown and that has definitely helped. However, i don’t have a clue what half of the terms are and why i am changing them, e.g. attack, drive, pan, envelope, release, compressor, ratio, dry/wet, knee etc etc…



Is there a sonic video, a book/programme anyone could advise that would explain what these terms mean. I just want to have an understanding of what i’m doing.



Any advice will be gratefully received, thanks.

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I know theres some SA tech tips that cover some of those, I know the compression tutorial has been covered very well!



Happy studying!

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I think every thing you mentioned is covered in the tuts - somewhere



Also buy Computer Music for Musicians - I think the majority of people here have it





Also practise and you will discover what they actually do by listening



Good luck

4

Thanks for the swift response folks. I realise it’s a marathon not a sprint so i’ll keep plugging away. Good luck with all your productions.

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more like 20 marathons and a half:D

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[url=http://zonicweb.net/music/musictechnologydictionary.htm]http://zonicweb.net/music/musictechnologydictionary.htm[/url]



and



The Music Tech Dictionary: A Glossary of Audio-Related Terms and Technologies [Paperback] Mitch Gallagher (Author)





and



The Producer’s Manual, by Paul White book £29.95









:hehe:


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Thanks again two really handy links, i’ll definitely need to call on them!