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A swooshing audio effect caused by mixing together two identical signals, with one slightly delayed and modulated to create continuously varying time differences. The technique originally used two tapeFullcompass LogoDefinition:
Short for magnetic recording tape.
recorders recording and playing back, with the engineer holding back one of the supply reelFullcompass LogoDefinition:
1. (recording) A roll of tape with hub and flanges. 2. (cables) A device for storing and dispensing cable. 3. (slang) An actor's resume, consisting of video and/or audio examples of their work.
flanges, or using variable speed controls, to alter one tape recorder's speed compared to the other.

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