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The Shepard tone: What it is and how it works
Learn about the Shepard tone, a popular auditory illusion that tricks your brain into thinking a sound is always rising or falling in pitch.
The cello: Exploring its history, sound, and how it works
We explore the history, anatomy, sound, and lasting influence of the cello, a versatile instrument that's heard across everything from classical music to pop and jazz.
What is dithering in audio? When to dither and how it works
Learn how dithering can help enhance the sound of your digital audio, despite the fact that it adds noise to the waveform.
What is impedance in audio (and why is it important)?
Let’s explore what impedance is, and why it can be important for both making and listening to music.
Creative sonification: Using data to make music
Let's explore how the process of creative sonification can allow us to transform data into some truly unique musical experiences.
Exploring the world of data sonification
Learn about how data sonification allows us to use sound to represent information at the forefront of research today.
What is the phantom fundamental?
We uncover the secrets of the phantom fundamental, a spooky audio illusion that has us hearing pitches that may not actually exist.
What is phantom power?
Learn about what phantom power is, how it works, and when to use it when you're creating music using microphones and other devices.
What is FM synthesis?
Let’s discuss how FM synthesis works, what makes it unique, and how you can incorporate its distinctive sound into your own music.
What is wavetable synthesis?
Let's discuss how wavetable synthesis works, what makes it unique, and how you can incorporate it into your own music.
Microphones you didn’t know existed: Parabolic mics, hydrophones, and more
From parabolic and fiber optic micropones to hydrophones and binaural heads, we explore an array of niche microphones and recording setups.
The history of randomness and chance in music
From Nikolaus Simrock to John Cage, learn about the pioneers who used randomness in their music, and how it lives on in music production today.