Music Technology Terms

noun a device used to automatically change or turn over vinyl records on a record player

• The record changer on the vintage turntable was carefully calibrated to ensure optimal sound quality.
• I love playing around with the record changer on my dad's old record player.
• I'm on the hunt for a cool record changer to upgrade my music setup.
• Her promotion at work was like a record changer in her career, propelling her to new heights.

noun a feature on electronic musical instruments that allows players to change the sound of a note after it has been struck

• The musician used aftertouch to add expression to the piano performance.
• I love playing around with aftertouch on my MIDI controller.
• Aftertouch is like magic for enhancing the sound of a synthesizer.
• In life, sometimes we need a bit of aftertouch to add depth to our experiences.