Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Ambience, effects & Foley · Core

Hard effect

Also called: hard FX

ELI5

A distinct, lined up in time sound effect tied to a visible or specific action.

Used in conversation

“The hard effect needs to be clear in the mix without fighting the dialogue.”

Definition

A distinct, synchronised sound effect tied to a visible or specific action.

Here “Hard effect” means: A distinct, synchronised sound effect tied to a visible or specific action.

Pitch context

You may encounter “Hard effect” in sound, music & voice conversations or materials.

Why it matters: Explains dialogue, effects, atmosphere, music, voice and the technical work of making them intelligible.

Sources & evidence · 4

Supporting source families. This entry is an editorial synthesis rather than a quotation from one canonical glossary.