Mechanical Music / Mechanical Sound Design

The term "Mechanical Music" is used when, for example, a music track (usually electronic music) is characterized by elements of "mechanical sound design."

"Mechanical sound design" refers to the use of techniques such as time stretching, re-pitching, and looping (typically with very tight or extremely long loop times) in the sound design process.

IMPORTANT: The warping algorithms offered by Ableton Live are originally the main solution for achieving mechanical sound design in its true essence (beats mode, re-pitch).

Example: I take an electronic music track and stretch it to extreme levels (700-800-999 bpm) until I get interesting textures both audibly and creatively, using Ableton warping modes like beats or re-pitch. Then I can chop most interesting parts to obtain Mechanical Music / Mechanical Sound Design

by Drvmmer December 21, 2024

dirty mechanic

A cheater catcher.

Aman Hambleton is a dirty mechanic.

by dadirtymechanic4214 May 9, 2018

blame mechanic

Someone who can expertly deflect blame for anything
to anyone smoothly and efficiently

she caught him ,but he's a blame mechanic, he convinced her they're just friends

by mbs133 October 10, 2020

mechanical squeaker

1. When an AI or someone tries to flex big brain knowledge and says your squeaker has “mechanical parts” making it squeak… except it doesn’t. Real squeakers just use air, period. No gears, no springs, no cap.
2. Peak sus energy. Used to roast anyone pulling features out of thin air.

Bruh, the AI said my dress has a mechanical squeaker… ok, bet.

by Moto. August 21, 2025

Space Mechanic

Ones who "get blasted" and "fix", or "service" if you will, all girls around the world

Bob: Damn Steve how have you been getting so many ladies lately?
Steve: It's easy Bob, I'm a space mechanic

by CodyB.M.F[I9S] March 3, 2011

Mechanical Pride

Taking pride in doing something extraordinary with a tool or machine that isn't the best choice, only because of the fact that it's your tool/machine.

"When we get to Moab, let's rent a sweet Jeep to head out on the trails with!" "I've got too much mechanical pride for that. We're going out in my stock 94 Geo Tracker..."

by anonymous October 18, 2022

Mechanical Pride

Using your less desirable tool or machine for the job, only because of the fact that it's yours.

"When we get to Moab, let's rent a sweet Jeep to hit the trails with!" "No way. I've got too much mechanical pride for that. We're taking my stock, 94 Geo Tracker!"

by anonymous October 18, 2022