Music Glossary: comping

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

Assemble takes with consistent tone and delivery; crossfade cleanly and maintain lyric clarity. more

Part designs that leave space for lead and vocals; syncopation supports, never fights, the groove. more

Anticipations, tied rhythms, and rests to support singers/soloists. more

Choosing fade shapes/lengths that hide edits and keep phase coherent across multi-mics. more

Organized alternate takes/lists with notes and dates to keep feedback loops clear and reversible. more

Chord slashes with rhythmic stems guide comping patterns while leaving voicing choices to the player. more

Prebuilt tracks, routing, and markers for repeatable workflows and faster setup. more

Micro-timing edits and tailored fade shapes to eliminate clicks and preserve natural attacks/decays. more

Assembling the best phrases from multiple takes into one cohesive performance with musical crossfades. more

Aligning drum/bass attacks to tighten the groove without over-quantizing feel. more