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Effect (noun)

Type: noun

Pronunciation: /e-fekt/

Plural: Effects

What does Effect mean?

Any processing unit (digital or analogue) that can be applied to an audio signal to alter the outcome.

An effect is any processing unit (digital or analogue) that can be applied to an audio signal to alter the outcome. When you send an audio signal through an effect, the effect can modify it and change the sound. Effects are usually used to enhance or distort sounds.

Effects synonyms: FX

Example sentence: “Does that audio have an effect on it?”