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What effect did Les Paul experiment with, along with overdubbing?

  • Sound on silence

  • Sound on sound

  • Sound on waves

  • Sound on beats

Answer

**Sound on sound** was an experimental recording technique pioneered by Les Paul. It involves recording a sound onto magnetic tape, then playing it back while simultaneously recording new audio over it, creating layers of sound. Paul's experiments paved the way for multitrack recording and significantly influenced popular music production techniques.
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