cadewav
cadewav is a term that emerged from online communities, primarily within the realm of music production and audio engineering. It describes a specific type of sound or musical style characterized by a blend of electronic textures, often with a lo-fi or degraded quality, and elements of what could be considered ambient or even vaporwave aesthetics. The "cade" prefix is believed to be a portmanteau or abbreviation, though its exact origin is not definitively documented and can vary in interpretation among users.
The sonic characteristics of cadewav often include synthesized melodies, atmospheric pads, and sometimes sampled material that