Test what you’re hearing, scientifically: free ABX testing website

Can you really tell the difference between encoding methods? Two different kick drum emulations? 16-bit versus 24-bit? These aren’t subjective questions: you can actually test them–with science. (Science!) Here’s a site that lets you create your own ABX tests, or try some pre-built ones. Argue about other stuff instead!

Stems for DJs and More: Here’s How A New Format Will Work

The most important thing to know about Stems, a new multitrack specification for audio, is that it’s simple by design. That simplicity means that it could really take off as a way of sharing music with multiple tracks, for DJing or live-remix applications. Stems won’t solve every problem of file exchange and sharing. It’s not […]

Peter Kirn - April 2, 2015

This is the Only Thing You Need to Know About “Hifi” Tidal Streaming

So, in case you haven’t heard yet, there’s a new “hifi” streaming service called Tidal. Don’t waste your time watching the weird press event with Madonna and Daft Punk, congratulating themselves like they’re at the Grammies. Don’t let yourself be mesmerized by the desaturated music video in which Jay Z’s friends all get together to […]

Peter Kirn - March 31, 2015

Video Explains Why Difference Between Analog, Digital Isn’t What Most People Think

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Hap to Make VJs Happy: Codec Looks Better, Plays Faster on GPU, Free [Mac]

Peter Kirn - February 27, 2013

Op Ed: What Do “Mastered for iTunes” and “Sound Check” Do To Music Listening?

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Compressor, Another Apple App Worth Buying at $50, Even Without Final Cut

Peter Kirn - July 12, 2011

Miro 4 Media Tool Promises the Quality of Closed, Only It's Open; Could Be HTML5 Dream Utility

Peter Kirn - May 23, 2011

Miro 4 Media Tool Promises the Quality of Closed, Only It’s Open; Could Be HTML5 Dream Utility

Peter Kirn - May 23, 2011