Category: Music Technology
Microcontrollers are integral to modern audio and music technology, providing the processing power, control, and connectivity needed to create, manipulate, and manage sound in innovative ways.
Sound Synthesis methods Sound synthesis is the process of creating sound electronically, typically using a synthesizer or computer software. There are several different methods of sound synthesis, each with its own unique characteristics and applications.…
Choosing Your First Electric Bass Guitar When it comes to choosing your first electric bass guitar, there are several important factors you should consider before making your final decision. In this article, we’ll provide you…
A MIDI interface (short for Musical Instrument Digital Interface interface) is a piece of hardware or software that allows electronic musical instruments, computers, and other devices to communicate with each other using the MIDI protocol.…
PC as a DAW Platform PCs can be mapped to the basic von Neumann architecture we reviewed in the Microprocessor section. The PC is a scaled up version of a microprocessor. Von Neumann Model Examples…
Digital Filters An essential tool in signal processing and image analysis, used to modify or enhance signals by removing unwanted components. There are several types of digital filters, including: Low-pass filter (LPF): Allows low-frequency components…
Setting Up Your Home Studio: A Practical Guide Creating a home studio is not just about having the right equipment; it’s also an art of balancing acoustics, ergonomic design, and personal workflow. This practical guide…
RTP-MIDI (Real-Time Protocol MIDI) RTP-MIDI (Real-Time Protocol MIDI) is a protocol that allows for MIDI data to be transmitted over a network in real-time. It was designed to facilitate MIDI communication between computers, music devices,…
Spectral processing is a technique used in sound and audio processing that involves manipulating the frequency content of a sound. It is based on the concept of the Fourier transform, which allows us to analyze a sound in terms of its frequency components.
Overview: Maths for Audio Engineers Mathematics is a crucial foundation for audio engineering, providing the necessary tools to understand, analyze, and manipulate sound. This overview covers the essential mathematical topics that audio engineers must grasp…