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Quick questions on Time-based and modulation effects: reverb, delay, chorus and more - Edexcel A-Level Music Technology
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What is reverb?Show answer
Key reverb parameters are the decay time (how long the tail lasts), pre-delay (the gap before the reverb starts, which preserves clarity), and the dry/wet mix. Short reverbs add subtle ambience; long reverbs create a spacious, distant effect.
What is q1?Show answer
State the difference between reverb and delay. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
How is a chorus effect created? [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Why are reverb and delay usually placed on sends rather than as inserts? [2 marks]
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