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In the 90s, this astrophysicist made trippy pop from star sounds
“Who is Dr. Fiorella Terenzi? I’ll take 90s LaserDiscs for $600, Alex. Wait – back up, here’s more of Dr. Terenzi, how she worked with space sound, and how she collaborated with Thomas Dolby, with some classic vintage clips. Get ready for a big transition in this interview: Dr. Terenzi was (and is) a Milan-born, […]
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DJ Stingray is posting short science music videos and I’m there for it
Social media algorithms have enforced a mind-numbing sameness across the music world – pose for the camera, post a few seconds of playing a crowded rave. But not so on DJ Stingray’s feed. It’s time for ear mites. No, not metaphorically — like actual parasitic mites.
You should know James West, the Black inventor of the electret microphone
Black engineers have made massive contributions to sound and music technology, overcoming systemic discrimination. And yet, they’re too often unsung, even today. One anyone in sound should know is James West, who, as part of a prolific career, revolutionized recording with the electret microphone in research with Gerhard Sessler at Bell Labs.
Peter Kirn - January 15, 2024
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Mathematician explains resonant frequencies and how not to spill coffee
Peter Kirn - January 4, 2024
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Solarus is a free Ableton Live modulation tool that uses the motions of the solar system
Peter Kirn - June 28, 2023
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