over·dub
ˈō-vər-ˌdəb 
1
: the act or an instance of overdubbing
2
: recorded sound that is overdubbed
vocal overdubs
over·dub
ˌō-vər-ˈdəb
overdubbed; overdubbing; overdubs
: to transfer (recorded sound) onto a recording that bears sound recorded earlier in order to produce a combined effect
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Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Nov. 2024
The National captured Rome (without overdubs) at their Monday, June 3, 2024, show at the Italian capital’s Cavea at Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 23 Sep. 2024
Tom Roland, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2024
Users can overdub, reverse, and pitch-bend each loop as a group or independently.
—Parker Hall, WIRED, 21 July 2024
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Noun
Ryan did a bunch of overdubs of guitars and vocals.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Nov. 2024
The National captured Rome (without overdubs) at their Monday, June 3, 2024, show at the Italian capital’s Cavea at Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 23 Sep. 2024
Verb
The band played simply, framing the melody without drawing attention to itself, and Johnson was present when Underwood came into the studio later to overdub her part.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2024
Users can overdub, reverse, and pitch-bend each loop as a group or independently.
—Parker Hall, WIRED, 21 July 2024
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“Overdub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overdub. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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