Types of Effects
The use of effects in sound engineering are what turns dry recordings into powerful, well balanced songs. Some are used more than others and the use of which, doesn't always guarantee a great sound, only that comes with time and practice. It is crucial to understand what each effect is and how they work. Depending on the studio set up, some people will choose to have hardware units or software units. This preference could be down to any number of things: cost, size, manageability, tactility and of course, application.