presence

Sources use the term to describe how a pedal or circuit adds cut and jump to a signal, such as a mid bump giving more cut and presence¹, or a focused midrange with a bit of presence on top of the signal to help cut through the mix². It is also used for specific frequency areas, including midrange presence³, low-mid presence⁴, and upper harmonic presence⁵. Fuzz tones are noted for often losing presence in the mids⁶, while some designs are described as retaining presence and detail in the upper mids⁷.