noise
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The Hissing of Vintage Tapes
The ongoing fight against tape hiss has proven a useful creative tension for the music industry—even if you’re not into lo-fi music recorded on a four-track.
Tedium: The Dull Side of the Internet
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Aug 26, 2022
A Little Bit of Background Noise
Relaxation through audio is more than a mere matter of white noise. Read on for a little history of background noise, and why it’s so effective.
Tedium: The Dull Side of the Internet
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Apr 16, 2020
Make Some Noise
Sound cards like the Creative Sound Blaster were the missing element that computers needed to take on multimedia. Then, they faded from view. Here's why.
Tedium: The Dull Side of the Internet
tedium.co/
May 10, 2018
The Worst Part Of Waking Up
As our alarms went from analog to digital, the noises they made became a lot more abrasive. Here's the story of the technology behind your alarm clock.
Tedium: The Dull Side of the Internet
tedium.co/
Jan 23, 2018