Abstract
Audio effects are an essential tool that the field of music production relies upon. The ability to intentionally manipulate and modify a piece of sound has opened up considerable opportunities for music making. The evolution of technology has often driven new audio tools and effects, from early architectural acoustics through electromechanical and electronic devices to the digitisation of music production studios. Throughout time, music has constantly borrowed ideas and technological advancements from all other fields and contributed back to the innovative technology. This is defined as transsectorial innovation and fundamentally underpins the technological developments of audio effects. The development and evolution of audio effect technology is discussed, highlighting major technical breakthroughs and the impact of available audio effects.
DOI
10.3390/app10030791
Publication Date
2020-01-22
Publication Title
Applied Sciences
Volume
10
Issue
3
Publisher
MDPI
ISSN
2076-3417
Embargo Period
2024-11-22
Recommended Citation
Wilmering, T., Moffat, D., Milo, A., & Sandler, M. (2020) 'A History of Audio Effects', Applied Sciences, 10(3). MDPI: Available at: https://doi.org/10.3390/app10030791
