Audio cable types: A complete guide (with pictures)
Learn about common audio cable types spanning TS, TRS, XLR, MIDI, USB, and more, and how you can use them effectively when making music.
Microphone polar patterns: What they are and common types
We explore the most common microphone polar patterns and discuss how they can shape your recordings.
What is a spectrogram?
Learn about what a spectrogram is, how to read one, and the unique findings it can uncover about your audio.
Dub music: A guide to the genre’s history, artists, and sound
We explore the history and lasting impact of dub music and break down how you can use its signature production techniques in your own tracks.
Exporting your song: The best settings for bouncing audio explained
Learn about sample rate, bit depth, dithering, and the various other parameters you might come across when exporting your song from the DAW.
Granular synthesis: A guide to what it is and how to use it
Learn about what granular synthesis is and how you can use the technique to create immersive soundscapes out of deceptively simple one-shots.
The frequency domain: What it is and how to use it in music
Learn about what the frequency domain is, how it differs from the time domain, and how you can use it for both audio repair and music composition.
The power of dynamics and silence in music
We explore why and how dynamics and silence play a pivotal role in creating music that pulls in the listener.
What is binaural audio? How binaural recording works
Learn about what binaural audio is, how it works, and why it's a technique that's gaining popularity across different musical (and non-musical) contexts.
How do speakers work? How a loudspeaker makes sound
Learn about how speakers work, the unique history behind loudspeakers, and seven key related concepts that you'll want to know.
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.
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