sidechaining

Questions

What does sidechaining mean?

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.

Where does sidechaining come from?

From side + chaining.

How to pronounce sidechaining

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “sidechaining”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “sidechaining”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “sidechaining” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.