Sound Effects Slides

The slides from class today that describe different categories of Sound Effects are here.

Specific details of EQ, Compression and Reverb are here.

As we mentioned in class, these slides contain some technical details that are important for understanding the underlying theory and more specific or exact use for audio engineering or mastering uses. In our case the best way to learn about the musical "meaning" of these effects is to try them out on different sounds - some melodic sounds, pads, or some dynamic sounds and percussive loops.

A good reference book for the Audio Engineering aspects is:
Bob Katz, Mastering Audio: the art and science, Focal Press


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