Rapping
adding dialog to a rhythmic track Recorder
device or program for recording and playing back sounds (e.g. tape, hard disk) Regeneration
(see Feedback) Resonance fast feedback Reverb
device or program for adding reverb Route
signal path
RPM
Revolutions Per Minute Sampler
device for digitally storing and playing back sound Scratching
manually spinning vinyl discs e.g. backwards and forwards Sequencer
device or program for recording and playing back compositions (see MIDI) Slipmat
Fabric turntable mat which enables turntable to spin while DJ holds record stationary. Let go record for a fast start. Gets over problems of slow turntable start.
Solo
solo in place, stereo image retained Source
signal source Spatial Enhancer
psychoacoustic device or program for making stereo seem to come from beyond the area between the loud- speakers
Synthesizer
electronic musical instrument Tempo
(see BPM)
Transforming
chopping up a music signal by using mutes or gates etc. Transient
a transitory (extreme) rise in signal level Trimpot
variable gain potentiometer Varispeed
control for varying playback speed Wet signal
mix signal with effects added
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