Music Glossary: comp

Voicings above vocal; avoid masking bass/kick; use rhythmic motifs. more

Editing multiple takes to create a best performance. Requires crossfades and consistent tone to remain transparent. more

Record multiple takes to lanes/playlists; swipe best phrases into a master comp. more

Accompanying parts leave space for vocal; anticipate phrasing and breaths. more

Composition (melody/lyrics) vs sound recording (specific performance). Two separate rights. more

Name takes clearly, mark circled takes, and log fixes; speeds comping. more