tape echo
A 'tape echo' is an audio effect that uses magnetic tape to create delayed repetitions of sound, popular in music production.
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Definition
B2Audio Production
(technical, music)A device that records sound onto magnetic tape and replays it after a short delay to produce an echo effect.
Example
- The guitarist used a tape echo to add depth to the solo.
- Vintage tape echo units are highly sought after by audio engineers.
B2Audio Production
(technical, music)The sound effect produced when recorded audio is played back with a delay, creating a reverberation.
Example
- The song's dreamy atmosphere was enhanced by the tape echo effect.
- Tape echo can give recordings a nostalgic, analog feel.
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