Effects Quiz

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Effects Quiz for Eric. :)

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1.

Negative effects produced by improper compressor settings include
- A.
  
  Phasing
- B.
  
  Limiting
- C.
  
  CFS
- D.
  
  Pumping
- E.
  
  Ringing
Correct Answer
D. Pumping
2.

A noise gate and/or compressor can be controlled externally by using its
- A.
  
  Threshold setting
- B.
  
  Audio input
- C.
  
  Filter input
- D.
  
  Key input
- E.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. Key input
3.

A fully parametric EQ would typically have how many knobs per band?
- A.
  
  3
- B.
  
  6
- C.
  
  9
- D.
  
  12
- E.
  
  Can't be determined
Correct Answer
A. 3
4.

With a delay unit, we can create repeating delays by using
- A.
  
  Threshold
- B.
  
  Feedback
- C.
  
  Delay time
- D.
  
  Depth
- E.
  
  Rate
Correct Answer
B. Feedback
5.

An effect which relies upon a swept filter, rather than a swept delay is
- A.
  
  Flanging
- B.
  
  Phasing
- C.
  
  Chorus
- D.
  
  Floating
- E.
  
  Pitch shift
Correct Answer
B. Phasing
6.

T/F: Compressors are always Limiters
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
7.

T/F: Delay and Echo are the same thing.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
8.

T/F: Saturation Effects are usually more extreme than distortion effects
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
9.

Which of the following would be used to make bass sound "tighter"
- A.
  
  EQ
- B.
  
  Limiter
- C.
  
  Expander
- D.
  
  Compressor
Correct Answer
D. Compressor
10.

T/F: Convolution Reverb is not possible via Analog processing
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
11.

Which parameter on a Reverb is the equivalent of RT60?
- A.
  
  Early Reflection Level
- B.
  
  Wet/dry
- C.
  
  Decay
- D.
  
  Damping
Correct Answer
C. Decay
12.

Which effect does not utilize an LFO?
- A.
  
  Chorus
- B.
  
  Flanger
- C.
  
  Phaser
- D.
  
  Echo
Correct Answer
D. Echo
13.

Which effect is usually placed on an Aux Return/Input?
- A.
  
  Chorus
- B.
  
  Eq
- C.
  
  Gate
- D.
  
  Reverb
Correct Answer
D. Reverb
14.

If a signal exceeds the threshold on a compressor by 6 dB, and the ratio is set to 6:1, how much is the signal reduced?
- A.
  
  6 db
- B.
  
  5 db
- C.
  
  1 db
- D.
  
  12 db
Correct Answer
B. 5 db
15.

T/F: To make a sound seem closer to you, add more reverb
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
16.

Which effect would be good for adding harmonics to a sound?
- A.
  
  Delay
- B.
  
  Chorus
- C.
  
  Saturation
- D.
  
  Reverb
Correct Answer
C. Saturation
17.

Filters usually don't use Q to describe their "bandwidth", which term is used?
- A.
  
  Slope
- B.
  
  Cut
- C.
  
  Removal
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
A. Slope
18.

Used to make sure that nothing exceeds the threshold setting
- A.
  
  Gate
- B.
  
  Compressor
- C.
  
  Ducker
- D.
  
  Brick wall limiter
Correct Answer
D. Brick wall limiter
19.

T/F: You should always boost frequencies before cutting
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
20.

Primarily used for live sound reinforcement
- A.
  
  Parametric eq
- B.
  
  Shelving eq
- C.
  
  Peak/notch eq
- D.
  
  Graphic eq
Correct Answer
D. Graphic eq
21.

Reverb commonly found in guitar amps
- A.
  
  Plate
- B.
  
  Convolution
- C.
  
  Duct
- D.
  
  Spring
Correct Answer
D. Spring
22.

Basic building block for effects...
- A.
  
  Delay
- B.
  
  Reverb
- C.
  
  Key
- D.
  
  Gate
Correct Answer
A. Delay
23.

Which compressor type has "the most obvious" character?
- A.
  
  VCA
- B.
  
  FET
- C.
  
  Opto
- D.
  
  Digital
Correct Answer
A. VCA
24.

Which technique is used to make a kick drum and bass guitar "glue" together/ work together better?
- A.
  
  Gating
- B.
  
  Filtering
- C.
  
  Ducking
- D.
  
  Chorusing
Correct Answer
C. Ducking
25.

T/F: Spectral processing utilizes FFT analysis and is usually very noticeable to the trained ear.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
26.

T/F: The signal flow for Inserts in a DAW usually flow from top to bottom, and would be described as "serial" processing
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
27.

Which effect creates multiple "voices" from one voice?
- A.
  
  Pitch Shifter
- B.
  
  Auto tune
- C.
  
  Vibrato
- D.
  
  Harmonizer
Correct Answer
D. Harmonizer
28.

T/F: If a mix is muddy, adding more effects is often useful
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
29.

The use of _________ should be used sparingly, if at all, on most low frequency instruments?
- A.
  
  Compression
- B.
  
  Filters
- C.
  
  Reverb
- D.
  
  Eq
- E.
  
  Gates
Correct Answer
C. Reverb

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Effects Quiz

Negative effects produced by improper compressor settings include

A noise gate and/or compressor can be controlled externally by using its

A fully parametric EQ would typically have how many knobs per band?

With a delay unit, we can create repeating delays by using

An effect which relies upon a swept filter, rather than a swept delay is

T/F: Compressors are always Limiters

T/F: Delay and Echo are the same thing.

T/F: Saturation Effects are usually more extreme than distortion effects

Which of the following would be used to make bass sound "tighter"

T/F: Convolution Reverb is not possible via Analog processing

Which parameter on a Reverb is the equivalent of RT60?

Which effect does not utilize an LFO?

Which effect is usually placed on an Aux Return/Input?

If a signal exceeds the threshold on a compressor by 6 dB, and the ratio is set to 6:1, how much is the signal reduced?

T/F: To make a sound seem closer to you, add more reverb

Which effect would be good for adding harmonics to a sound?

Filters usually don't use Q to describe their "bandwidth", which term is used?

Used to make sure that nothing exceeds the threshold setting

T/F: You should always boost frequencies before cutting

Primarily used for live sound reinforcement

Reverb commonly found in guitar amps

Basic building block for effects...

Which compressor type has "the most obvious" character?

Which technique is used to make a kick drum and bass guitar "glue" together/ work together better?

T/F: Spectral processing utilizes FFT analysis and is usually very noticeable to the trained ear.

T/F: The signal flow for Inserts in a DAW usually flow from top to bottom, and would be described as "serial" processing

Which effect creates multiple "voices" from one voice?

T/F: If a mix is muddy, adding more effects is often useful

The use of _________ should be used sparingly, if at all, on most low frequency instruments?