PROD 1061 Sounds and Effects

The level of the sound as we constantly press on the key

Prophet 5 (1976)

The time it takes to go from 100 percent amplitude to our desired amount of sustain or hold

Arp Sequencer (1976)

The time it takes to go from 0 to 100 percent amplitude or volume

Oscillators produce waveforms, Sine, triangle, square and sawtooth, Oscillators, resonance, waveforms, Envelopes ADSR

ComputeRhythm (1972)

Acoustic, Amplified, (electric guitars), Distorted, Damaged speakers

Loops, samples sound different than performances

Technology

Technology made non-musicians composers and producers

Sounds

Delay soaked, detuned guitar Big room sounds on the tom toms, military beat

Scratchy ‘white noise’ guitar distortion laid back vocal performance

Sound=technology, Air moving through tubes, strings vibrating, oscillators, waveforms, Music is organized sound

The improper use of the TB-303 Using a bass line machine as a lead instrument Accidental innovation Acid House

To create an illusion., To create a sense of space and environment., To create ambience., To create an event.

Ambient effects

Disorienting

Very ambient and dreamy. The ambient effects push the vocals and instruments into the distance and give us a sense of environment.

Vocalist may be tripping over the delay, obscuring the lyrics. Effects can be automated

Use of effects creates a dense and muddy mix. Less immediacy.

Dry ambience creates a sense of intimacy and clarity.

Decay

Attack

Sustain