Frequency
also called “hz”also called “hertz”
The short version
How fast a sound vibrates, measured in hertz.
Low frequency = low pitch. 50 Hz is a deep kick, 1,000 Hz is a vocal's body, 10,000 Hz is air and sparkle. Humans hear roughly 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz.
Why you'd careMixing is mostly deciding who owns which frequency range.
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