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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
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double sound

Something or someone that is really nice or extra special.
Ahh that Gaz Peck is double sound isn’t he
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<.7.9.6.7.>...Pro Subharmonic is an epic-sounding Pro Series 64-bit AAX plugin that enables you to generate low frequency signals an octave lower than the source for fuck offs sake...<.7.9.6.7.>
by SuelTameOresuTeMato April 27, 2025
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Surround Sound Bitching

when everyones bugging you from every direction, front, behind, left, right. Hence, surround sound bitching!
i always get surround sound bitching can yall please fuck off?
by criticaul July 9, 2024
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secondhand sound waves

When you receive music or any other sort of sound that you don't want to hear through means that aren't under your control. Secondhand sound waves are often contracted in stores or other people's cars.
Alan: Dude, will you change the station? I'm dying of secondhand sound waves over here.
Dave: Yeah, sorry man. I forgot you don't like Greenday.
by Deux August 1, 2012
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educational sounds

when the voice actor of a chihuahua with anger issues records himself moaning and it traumatizes an entire fandom
I listened to educational sounds. I am mentally scarred,but also horny.
by straycathasdiabetes October 28, 2023
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Sound

Sound is like saying “ok, deal, yep, alright, cool” etc. It means that you’ve understood what a person just told you
Friend: Bro make sure to call me back Friday
Me: Sound

Coach: Make sure to mark your man
Player: Alright sound boss
by PK14DK July 15, 2019
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