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The slang term for "PA" (public address) gear, or 'sound reinforcement'. This term first became popular in 1960's Jamaica, in the reggae & dub music scenes. King Tubby was a pioneer in the [usage] of custom PA systems, so was Lee Scratch Perry. In addition to the same formula that 'rock' systems use (two or more large "main" speakers, subwoofers, mixer, [microphones]) dub "soundsystems" also utilize effects & devices for [excessive] sound treatment (reverbs, delays, sound effect devices, samplers, effects units, etc) This "dub" discipline carries on today, bands like Twilight Circus Soundsystem & Dead Panda Soundsystem hold the belief that an artist is their own best engineer, too much is at risk with an 'outsider' (hired PA/soundperson). The customized nature of the modern "soundsystem" underscores the importance of sound quality to the dub &/or [electronica] artist.
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