oversynthesizing
Oversynthesizing is the excessive use of synthesis techniques and synthetic timbres in a creative work, often resulting in textures that feel artificial or over-processed. The term is commonly used in music production, sound design, and related media disciplines, though it may appear in discussions of experimental audio beyond music.
In practice, oversynthesizing describes tracks or scores that rely on many layered synthesized sounds, heavy filtering,
Causes include easy access to powerful plugins, a preference for futuristic aesthetics, time pressure, and a
Consequences include listener fatigue, muddied mixes, reduced intelligibility of the lead melody or vocal, and a
Mitigation focuses on intent and restraint: define a sonic concept, favor essential layers, blend synthetic and