TranceCrafter's definitions

Hissy

used to describe a "noiselike" or almost "hisslike" sound or quality.

that hihat sounds a bit hissy, maybe cut back on the high frequencies a bit.

by TranceCrafter February 8, 2019

breathy

full of a light tone, used to describe the higher instruments of the orchestra for their light atmosphere and brilliance.

the upper frequencies of the cello are quite breathy.

by TranceCrafter July 20, 2018

hard

more intense-sounding.

used in music production terminology to mean a more intense, perhaps even more aggressive bassline and/or kick drum/snare

a hard trance kick with lots of energy.

by TranceCrafter August 14, 2019

bassline

a pattern of notes in a musical composition which support the main melodies and harmonies. often a sawtooth in electronica.

fucking epic bassline.

by TranceCrafter July 22, 2018

fuzzy

the quality of a certain type of audible distortion on certain kick drum samples. can have an indication that the distortion affects bitdepth. but can also be a type of overdrive.

the kick drum had a distinct fuzzy distortion on the low end.

by TranceCrafter August 24, 2019

semisecond

half a second, or 500 milliseconds.

one eigth note every semisecond would be the same as a quarter note per second, or 60 beats per minute.

by TranceCrafter July 20, 2018

lead

the name for an element of electronic music. typically also a supersaw.

it is the "lead melody" of an edm track but also it is an instrument. characterized by a high, bright sound with a sharp eq and a high sustain.

that lead sounds awesome!!!

by TranceCrafter July 22, 2018