Category: Music & Audio
Live Broadcasts on Radio and TV: How Simulcasts and Appointment Listening Shape What We Hear and See
Simulcasts let radio and TV broadcasts reach multiple platforms at once, while appointment listening keeps audiences tuned in at scheduled times. Learn how these two forces shape live media today-and what it takes to make them work.
Live Broadcasts on Radio and TV: How Simulcasts Keep Appointment Listening Alive
Simulcasts let live radio and TV broadcasts reach audiences on multiple platforms at once-keeping the tradition of appointment listening alive in the streaming age. Learn how it works, why it matters, and what you need to know to get started.
Reggae Bass Lines: Melodic Movement and Earthquake Low End
Reggae bass lines aren't just low notes - they're melodic, rhythmic, and deeply physical. Learn how space, timing, and simplicity create the earthquake low end that defines the genre.
Festival Weather Contingency: How to Plan for Rain and Heat Without Panic
Learn how to plan for rain and extreme heat at outdoor festivals with proven weather contingency strategies. From drainage to emergency protocols, this guide shows you how to protect attendees, staff, and your bottom line.
Reggae Instruments: Bass, Percussion, and Caribbean Sounds
Reggae music lives in its basslines, percussion, and Caribbean rhythms. Discover how the bass drives the groove, Nyabinghi drums carry the spirit, and the skank defines the sound that moved the world.
Reggae Guitar Skank: Mastering the Downstroke Technique and Offbeat Groove
The reggae guitar skank is the iconic offbeat rhythm played with downstrokes and precise muting on beats 2 and 4. Learn how to execute it correctly, avoid common mistakes, and understand why it’s the heartbeat of reggae music.
Vinyl Mastering Today vs. the 1970s: Sound, Loudness, and Taste
Vinyl mastering today combines digital precision with analog warmth, but the 1970s had something modern pressings often lose: dynamic space. Discover how loudness, technique, and taste have changed-and what makes a great vinyl record today.
How to Produce the Perfect 1980s Pop Sound
Learn how to recreate the iconic 1980s pop sound using gated reverb, Yamaha DX7 presets, SSL bus compression, and classic drum machines. This guide breaks down the exact techniques behind hits from Phil Collins to Madonna.
Funk Guitar Comping: Master Sixteenth-Note Patterns and Chord Voicings for Tight Grooves
Master the sixteenth-note comping and chord voicings that drive funk guitar grooves. Learn how to mute, displace, and lock in with the rhythm section using proven techniques from Prince, Bootsy Collins, and modern funk players.
Female Fans and Girl Culture: How Women Are Shaping the Music Industry
Female fans aren't just listeners-they're the economic and cultural force keeping music alive. From metal mosh pits to indie festivals, women are driving attendance, shaping art, and demanding change. Their passion is real, their impact is measurable, and their voice is finally being heard.
Polyphonic Breakthroughs: How Voice Allocation and Chordal Synthesis Shape Modern Synths
Polyphonic synthesis lets synths play chords and melodies at once, but the real magic is in voice allocation-how notes are assigned and managed. From the CS-80 to modern AI, this is how music stays expressive.