Balanced connections allow long cable lengths with reduced susceptibility to noise.

Detailed Explanation

see preamps . preamplifier

Mastering Music - The operation of taking a mixed audio track and preparing it for release medium.

A computer program designed to perform a specific task. In the context of effects units, algorithms usually describe a software building block designed to create a specific effect or combination of effects.

A means of generating a control signal based on how much pressure is applied to the keys of a MIDI keyboard. Most instruments that support this do not have independent pressure sensing for all keys, but rather detect the overall pressure by means of a sensing strip running beneath the keys.

A mixer function that allows monitoring of a signal after the channel fader. Contrast with PFL.

AFL (After Fader Listen)

The digital audio format established by the AES (Audio Engineering Society) and EBU (European Broadcasting Union) that is used to transfer digital audio data between professional equipment. Two channels of digital audio (left/odd and right/even) are carried in one connection, usually an XLR-type connection.

Envelope generator with Attack, Decay, Sustain, and Release parameters. This is a simple type of envelope generator and was first used on early analog synthesizers. This form of envelope generator continues to be popular on modern instruments. See Decay for more details.

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ADSR

A system for generating waveforms or sounds by combining basic waveforms or sampled sounds prior to further processing with filters and envelope shapers.

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Additive Synthesis

Additive synthesis is a technique of audio synthesis which creates musical timbre.

Direct box = Direct Inject