"sidechaining" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From side + chaining. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|side|chaining}} side + chaining Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} sidechaining (uncountable)
  1. (music) The use of an audio compressor that controls the gain from main input to output based on the level of the signal at the side-chain input, typically by a disc jockey to lower the music volume automatically when speaking. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-sidechaining-en-noun-i6wwkOeR Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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