Instruments/technology Flashcards
1
Q
Instruments used
A
Male sample Female sample Electronic piano Drum machine loop Bass and string synthesizers
2
Q
Electronic piano
A
Used at start
Dry
Only establishes chord sequence
No reverb
3
Q
Male sample
A
From Gospel recordings
With electronic ghostings
4
Q
Female sample
A
Distant with static chords
5
Q
Drum machine loop
A
Bass drum
Snare drum
Shaker (maraca)
Clave
6
Q
Bass and string synthesizers
A
String pads give a cushion of sound
7
Q
What creates the call-and-response?
A
Synthesizers string (pad) and piano countermelody
8
Q
What is ‘Hallelujah’ created by?
A
Added echo-canons and shouts (digital effects)
9
Q
Delay and reverb
A
Created by technology
Delay: echo
Reverb: Multiple blended echoes
10
Q
Equipment
A
Multitracking Heavy EQ mix Drum machine Piano sound Two synths Sampler
11
Q
What is sampling?
A
The act of taking a portion, or sample, of one sound recording and reusing it as an instrument or a sound recording in a different song or piece
