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Twelfth Night 12N4: Drunks and pirates and songs and schemes

The results of attending the Sept 6th rehearsal. #music #sounddesign #theater

http://bawebster.com/2026/09/11/twelfth-night-12n4-drunks-and-pirates-and-songs-and-schemes/

Twelfth Night 12N4: Drunks and pirates and songs and schemes

The results of attending the Sept 6th rehearsal. #music #sounddesign #theater

http://bawebster.com/2026/09/11/twelfth-night-12n4-drunks-and-pirates-and-songs-and-schemes/

Twelfth Night 12N4: Drunks and pirates and songs and schemes

The results of attending the Sept 6th rehearsal. #music #sounddesign #theater

http://bawebster.com/2026/09/11/twelfth-night-12n4-drunks-and-pirates-and-songs-and-schemes/

Twelfth Night 12N4: Drunks and pirates and songs and schemes

The results of attending the Sept 6th rehearsal. #music #sounddesign #theater

http://bawebster.com/2026/09/11/twelfth-night-12n4-drunks-and-pirates-and-songs-and-schemes/

Twelfth Night 12N4: Drunks and pirates and songs and schemes

The results of attending the Sept 6th rehearsal. #music #sounddesign #theater

http://bawebster.com/2026/09/11/twelfth-night-12n4-drunks-and-pirates-and-songs-and-schemes/

Twelfth Night 12N4: Drunks and pirates and songs and schemes

My last check-in was 7 days ago, talking about the read-through which occurred on Sunday Aug 30th. Cast rehearsals continued after that. I attended the rehearsal on Sunday Sep 6th which focused on blocking of much of Act II as well as Act III Scene 3.

In Act I, I need to create a gigantic shipwreck/thunder/lightning/surf pounding sound cue, which will be a lot of fun. My goal is to get the audience to collectively jump out of their seats. The goal for the opening of Act II is more modest – a return to the sea coast with a nice surf ambience to introduce Sebastian (Viola‘s twin brother, thought to be drowned) and Antonio (the “pirate”).

For the transition to Act II Scene 3, we’re going to try a semi-frantic but funny bebop riff for our two lovable drunks, Sir Toby Belch and Sir Andrew. I’ve come to really appreciate Shakespeare’s drunks. Feste the Clown also enters the scene and performs a reprise of the beautiful O’ Mistress Mine tune as well as joining the gentlemen in some musical shenanigans. Marvolio hops in to try to kill everyone’s buzz (to no avail). As does Maria who introduces the conspiracy to publicly embarrass. Marvolio later in the play.

Scene 4 will introduce a jazz version of Come Away, Come Away Death performed by Feste and Valentine (on guitar). I have a nice working combination of the melody and drums but now I need to work on the chord changes. Stay tuned…

This post is being published almost a week after the actual rehearsal occurred. The ideas are in my head, it just takes me an embarrassingly long time to get them into words in a post. I’m going to try to be more timely with future posts. We’ll see.

Today’s snippet – just a ditty

Twelfth Night 12N4: Drunks and pirates and songs and schemes

My last check-in was 7 days ago, talking about the read-through which occurred on Sunday Aug 30th. Cast rehearsals continued after that. I attended the rehearsal on Sunday Sep 6th which focused on blocking of much of Act II as well as Act III Scene 3.

In Act I, I need to create a gigantic shipwreck/thunder/lightning/surf pounding sound cue, which will be a lot of fun. My goal is to get the audience to collectively jump out of their seats. The goal for the opening of Act II is more modest – a return to the sea coast with a nice surf ambience to introduce Sebastian (Viola‘s twin brother, thought to be drowned) and Antonio (the “pirate”).

For the transition to Act II Scene 3, we’re going to try a semi-frantic but funny bebop riff for our two lovable drunks, Sir Toby Belch and Sir Andrew. I’ve come to really appreciate Shakespeare’s drunks. Feste the Clown also enters the scene and performs a reprise of the beautiful O’ Mistress Mine tune as well as joining the gentlemen in some musical shenanigans. Marvolio hops in to try to kill everyone’s buzz (to no avail). As does Maria who introduces the conspiracy to publicly embarrass. Marvolio later in the play.

Scene 4 will introduce a jazz version of Come Away, Come Away Death performed by Feste and Valentine (on guitar). I have a nice working combination of the melody and drums but now I need to work on the chord changes. Stay tuned…

This post is being published almost a week after the actual rehearsal occurred. The ideas are in my head, it just takes me an embarrassingly long time to get them into words in a post. I’m going to try to be more timely with future posts. We’ll see.

Today’s snippet – just a ditty

Twelfth Night 12N4: Drunks and pirates and songs and schemes

My last check-in was 7 days ago, talking about the read-through which occurred on Sunday Aug 30th. Cast rehearsals continued after that. I attended the rehearsal on Sunday Sep 6th which focused on blocking of much of Act II as well as Act III Scene 3.

In Act I, I need to create a gigantic shipwreck/thunder/lightning/surf pounding sound cue, which will be a lot of fun. My goal is to get the audience to collectively jump out of their seats. The goal for the opening of Act II is more modest – a return to the sea coast with a nice surf ambience to introduce Sebastian (Viola‘s twin brother, thought to be drowned) and Antonio (the “pirate”).

For the transition to Act II Scene 3, we’re going to try a semi-frantic but funny bebop riff for our two lovable drunks, Sir Toby Belch and Sir Andrew. I’ve come to really appreciate Shakespeare’s drunks. Feste the Clown also enters the scene and performs a reprise of the beautiful O’ Mistress Mine tune as well as joining the gentlemen in some musical shenanigans. Marvolio hops in to try to kill everyone’s buzz (to no avail). As does Maria who introduces the conspiracy to publicly embarrass. Marvolio later in the play.

Scene 4 will introduce a jazz version of Come Away, Come Away Death performed by Feste and Valentine (on guitar). I have a nice working combination of the melody and drums but now I need to work on the chord changes. Stay tuned…

This post is being published almost a week after the actual rehearsal occurred. The ideas are in my head, it just takes me an embarrassingly long time to get them into words in a post. I’m going to try to be more timely with future posts. We’ll see.

Today’s snippet – just a ditty

Twelfth Night 12N4: Drunks and pirates and songs and schemes

My last check-in was 7 days ago, talking about the read-through which occurred on Sunday Aug 30th. Cast rehearsals continued after that. I attended the rehearsal on Sunday Sep 6th which focused on blocking of much of Act II as well as Act III Scene 3.

In Act I, I need to create a gigantic shipwreck/thunder/lightning/surf pounding sound cue, which will be a lot of fun. My goal is to get the audience to collectively jump out of their seats. The goal for the opening of Act II is more modest – a return to the sea coast with a nice surf ambience to introduce Sebastian (Viola‘s twin brother, thought to be drowned) and Antonio (the “pirate”).

For the transition to Act II Scene 3, we’re going to try a semi-frantic but funny bebop riff for our two lovable drunks, Sir Toby Belch and Sir Andrew. I’ve come to really appreciate Shakespeare’s drunks. Feste the Clown also enters the scene and performs a reprise of the beautiful O’ Mistress Mine tune as well as joining the gentlemen in some musical shenanigans. Marvolio hops in to try to kill everyone’s buzz (to no avail). As does Maria who introduces the conspiracy to publicly embarrass. Marvolio later in the play.

Scene 4 will introduce a jazz version of Come Away, Come Away Death performed by Feste and Valentine (on guitar). I have a nice working combination of the melody and drums but now I need to work on the chord changes. Stay tuned…

This post is being published almost a week after the actual rehearsal occurred. The ideas are in my head, it just takes me an embarrassingly long time to get them into words in a post. I’m going to try to be more timely with future posts. We’ll see.

Today’s snippet – just a ditty

Twelfth Night 12N4: Drunks and pirates and songs and schemes

My last check-in was 7 days ago, talking about the read-through which occurred on Sunday Aug 30th. Cast rehearsals continued after that. I attended the rehearsal on Sunday Sep 6th which focused on blocking of much of Act II as well as Act III Scene 3.

In Act I, I need to create a gigantic shipwreck/thunder/lightning/surf pounding sound cue, which will be a lot of fun. My goal is to get the audience to collectively jump out of their seats. The goal for the opening of Act II is more modest – a return to the sea coast with a nice surf ambience to introduce Sebastian (Viola‘s twin brother, thought to be drowned) and Antonio (the “pirate”).

For the transition to Act II Scene 3, we’re going to try a semi-frantic but funny bebop riff for our two lovable drunks, Sir Toby Belch and Sir Andrew. I’ve come to really appreciate Shakespeare’s drunks. Feste the Clown also enters the scene and performs a reprise of the beautiful O’ Mistress Mine tune as well as joining the gentlemen in some musical shenanigans. Marvolio hops in to try to kill everyone’s buzz (to no avail). As does Maria who introduces the conspiracy to publicly embarrass. Marvolio later in the play.

Scene 4 will introduce a jazz version of Come Away, Come Away Death performed by Feste and Valentine (on guitar). I have a nice working combination of the melody and drums but now I need to work on the chord changes. Stay tuned…

This post is being published almost a week after the actual rehearsal occurred. The ideas are in my head, it just takes me an embarrassingly long time to get them into words in a post. I’m going to try to be more timely with future posts. We’ll see.

Today’s snippet – just a ditty

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Das könnte interessant sein: "Reactor Drift X"
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Das könnte interessant sein: "Reactor Drift X"
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Das könnte interessant sein: "Reactor Drift X"
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Das könnte interessant sein: "Reactor Drift X"
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Here is a quick and short track I made!

The drums on this track were made by messing around with a noise oscillator that I added a very big FX chain to. I kept on adding minor changes to it and resampled it in to whatever these tiny noises are.

(Also, the recording is a bit rough because I couldn’t figure out how to make OBS capture the audio of my interface so I had to use the Windows audio drivers)

Boring stuff aside, here is the track :blobjam:
#music #artist #sounddesign #electronicmusic #glitch

Here is a quick and short track I made!

The drums on this track were made by messing around with a noise oscillator that I added a very big FX chain to. I kept on adding minor changes to it and resampled it in to whatever these tiny noises are.

(Also, the recording is a bit rough because I couldn’t figure out how to make OBS capture the audio of my interface so I had to use the Windows audio drivers)

Boring stuff aside, here is the track :blobjam:
#music #artist #sounddesign #electronicmusic #glitch

#Culture #Movie #SoundDesign

ストリートレース文化と映画音響が結びつき、「スピードの感覚」をどのように作り上げたのかを解き明かす

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【コラム】 ワイルド・スピード（Fast & Furious...

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ストリートレース文化と映画音響が結びつき、「スピードの感覚」をどのように作り上げたのかを解き明かす

monumental-movement.jp/column-fast-...

【コラム】 ワイルド・スピード（Fast & Furious...

Composing modular game audio cues requires strict constraint management: locking BPM, harmonic key, and stem density so loop points stitch seamlessly without transient collision. Stacking non-deterministic descriptive tags usually breaks stem consistency across ambient and battle transitions. Tested this workflow on Sun AI Music for rapid vocal and instrumental prototyping: https://sunaimusic.com/udio-ai-music #GameAudio #SoundDesign #IndieDev

Composing modular game audio cues requires strict constraint management: locking BPM, harmonic key, and stem density so loop points stitch seamlessly without transient collision. Stacking non-deterministic descriptive tags usually breaks stem consistency across ambient and battle transitions. Tested this workflow on Sun AI Music for rapid vocal and instrumental prototyping: https://sunaimusic.com/udio-ai-music #GameAudio #SoundDesign #IndieDev

Composing modular game audio cues requires strict constraint management: locking BPM, harmonic key, and stem density so loop points stitch seamlessly without transient collision. Stacking non-deterministic descriptive tags usually breaks stem consistency across ambient and battle transitions. Tested this workflow on Sun AI Music for rapid vocal and instrumental prototyping: https://sunaimusic.com/udio-ai-music #GameAudio #SoundDesign #IndieDev

In This Episode You'll Learn

Why speed is partly an auditory experience
How Fast & Furious builds its engine sounds
Why many car sounds are recorded separately from filming

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youtu.be/jbPYFcIMPU8

Why Fast & Furious Doesn't Jus...

In This Episode You'll Learn

Why speed is partly an auditory experience
How Fast & Furious builds its engine sounds
Why many car sounds are recorded separately from filming

#FastAndFurious
#SoundDesign
#FilmSound

youtu.be/jbPYFcIMPU8

Why Fast & Furious Doesn't Jus...

Metropolis (1927) sound design Laboratory Scene

https://spectra.video/w/59KovKe3EKZY39dWPrbgsb

Metropolis (1927) sound design Laboratory Scene

https://spectra.video/w/59KovKe3EKZY39dWPrbgsb

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The Anatomy of an Intimate Dinner Party: Lighting & Sound Secrets

There’s a point during a good dinner party when nobody is checking the time.

The food has been served, the wine is flowing, someone has started telling a story that’s gone completely off track, and suddenly the room feels different. Warmer. Slower. More intimate. That feeling doesn’t happen by accident.

The Dinner Party Isn’t Really About Dinner

We tend to think of hosting as a food problem: What should I cook? Do I need a starter? Is dessert necessary? But once you get past the basics, the most memorable gatherings are really about atmosphere.

Think of your home like a small restaurant, except better. You control the lighting. You control the soundtrack. You control the table. And, thankfully, you don’t have to deal with a reservation system.

The secret is creating an environment that makes people want to stay.

Here’s my blueprint for doing exactly that.

1. Kill the Big Ceiling Light

Let’s start with the easiest rule: turn off the overhead light.

Yes, I mean it.

That giant ceiling fixture might be useful when you’re cleaning the kitchen or searching for your keys, but it has almost no place at an intimate dinner party. Bright overhead lighting flattens everything. It makes the room feel functional rather than atmospheric.

Instead, build your lighting from several smaller sources.

You want light coming from different heights and directions:

• A small lamp on a sideboard
• A portable table lamp near the dining table
• Candles scattered across the table
• A floor lamp in the corner
• A small accent light near artwork or a bookshelf

The result is softer and much more flattering.

This is essentially layered lighting. Rather than asking one light source to illuminate the entire room, you’re creating little pools of light.

And those shadows matter.

They give the room depth and make a relatively ordinary dining space feel considerably more sophisticated.

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The Portable Lamp Trick

One of my favorite hosting upgrades is a rechargeable portable lamp.

Unlike a traditional table lamp, you can move it wherever the evening needs it.

Put one near the drinks when guests arrive. Move it onto a console once dinner begins. Bring it outside if everyone migrates to the balcony.

Look for a warm-light option with adjustable brightness rather than an extremely cool white LED.

The goal isn’t to make the room bright.

The goal is to make people look good.

2. Build a Little Island of Light on the Table

Your dining table shouldn’t be evenly illuminated.

Instead, think of it as a little island of warmth.

Candles are the obvious answer, but you don’t need a dozen matching candleholders to make this work.

In fact, matching everything can make a table feel overly staged.

Try mixing:

• Short votives
• Tall taper candles
• Small ceramic candleholders
• Glass hurricanes
• A tiny rechargeable lamp

Keep the flames and lights low enough that guests can comfortably see one another across the table.

That’s important.

If your centerpiece is so tall that everyone has to lean sideways to talk, you’ve accidentally designed a restaurant obstacle course.

Keep the center relatively low and let the lighting create the drama.

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3. Sound Is the Invisible Interior Design

Here’s the part most hosts completely overlook.

Music changes the perceived size, energy, and mood of a room.

A completely silent dinner can feel strangely formal. Music that’s too loud makes everyone talk over each other.

You want something in between.

Think of your playlist as another layer of interior design.

Before Dinner: Give It Energy

When guests first arrive, the music can be slightly more energetic.

This is the social warm-up period. People are taking off coats, pouring drinks, complimenting someone’s outfit and asking where the bathroom is.

A little more rhythm works here.

Try:

• Sophisticated disco
• Modern soul
• Italo disco
• Jazz-funk
• Relaxed electronic music

The volume can be higher because nobody is trying to have a serious conversation yet.

During Dinner: Pull It Back

Once everyone sits down, lower the volume.

The music should be felt rather than consciously heard.

This is where softer jazz, acoustic music, downtempo electronic tracks or mellow soul work beautifully.

And here’s a simple test: if someone has to say “What?” three times during dinner, your music is too loud.

After Dinner: Turn It Back Up

Once plates are cleared and people are reaching for another drink, bring the energy back.

You can gradually introduce more recognizable songs and stronger beats.

This creates a natural arc:

Arrival → Conversation → Dinner → Drinks → Late-night energy

You don’t need to announce the transitions. The room will feel them.

4. Don’t Make the Table Too Perfect

The most beautiful tables often look collected rather than purchased as a complete set.

That’s why mismatched vintage glassware works so well.

Instead of buying twelve identical wine glasses, try collecting different shapes and colors over time.

A smoky gray glass next to a clear vintage tumbler? Great.

A delicate coupe beside a slightly chunky water glass? Even better.

The trick is to create intentional inconsistency.

There should be something tying everything together, whether that’s color, material, shape or era.

For example, you could use:

• Clear vintage wine glasses
• Amber water glasses
• Cream ceramic plates
• Linen napkins
• Brass or aged-metal candleholders

Nothing perfectly matches, but everything belongs together.

That’s the difference between eclectic and chaotic.

5. Let the Table Breathe

Another common mistake is filling every inch of the dining table.

Flowers. Candles. Plates. Cutlery. Decorative objects. More flowers.

Suddenly there isn’t anywhere to put the bread.

Keep some empty space.

A restrained centerpiece can be much more effective than an enormous floral arrangement.

Try a loose line of small vessels instead of one giant bouquet.

You could use seasonal branches, individual flowers or even a few stems placed in different-sized ceramic vases.

The irregularity makes the table feel relaxed.

And relaxed is exactly what we’re after.

6. Create a Visual Rhythm

A great tablescape has repetition without looking repetitive.

You might repeat a color three times.

For example:

Amber glass → amber candleholder → amber-toned flower

Or repeat a material:

Ceramic vase → ceramic serving bowl → ceramic candleholder

This creates visual rhythm.

It’s one of those tricks designers use constantly because our eyes naturally look for connections.

You don’t need to understand color theory to use it. Just choose two or three elements and repeat them around the room.

7. The Host’s Job Is to Set the Mood, Not Perform

There’s also a psychological side to good hosting.

You don’t need to create a perfect evening.

Actually, trying too hard can have the opposite effect.

If you’re constantly disappearing into the kitchen, checking the oven, rearranging the table and apologizing for everything, your guests will feel that tension.

Prepare as much as you can beforehand.

Set the table early.

Create the playlist before anyone arrives.

Put drinks somewhere guests can help themselves.

Turn on your lamps.

Light the candles.

Then stop fussing.

The atmosphere you’ve created should allow you to enjoy the party too.

Because that’s when the room really changes.

The Small Details That Make a Big Difference

If you’re trying to make an ordinary dinner feel more intimate, focus on these inexpensive details first:

Lower the lights.
Don’t rely on the ceiling fixture.

Add warmth.
Use candles and warm-toned lamps rather than harsh white LEDs.

Control the soundtrack.
Music should support conversation, not compete with it.

Mix your glassware.
Vintage pieces add personality without requiring a complete tableware overhaul.

Use texture.
Linen, ceramics, glass, wood and aged metal make a table feel layered.

Leave some empty space.
Minimal doesn’t have to mean boring.

A Simple Formula for Your Next Dinner Party

If you want to keep everything incredibly simple, use this formula:

3 lighting sources + 1 playlist + 2–3 table textures + mismatched glassware + candles.

That’s enough.

You don’t need a new dining table, expensive flowers or a restaurant-quality kitchen.

A warm portable lamp can do more for the mood than another decorative object.

A carefully chosen playlist can make a small apartment feel like a private dining room.

And a collection of vintage glasses you’ve picked up over the years can make the table feel far more personal than a matching boxed set.

That’s the beauty of designing an intimate dinner party.

You’re not really decorating.

You’re editing the experience.

Final Thought: Design the Feeling

The best dinner parties aren’t remembered because every fork was perfectly aligned.

They’re remembered because the room felt good.

The lighting was warm. The music was right. The glasses felt interesting in your hand. Nobody wanted to leave.

That’s the goal.

So next time you’re hosting, don’t start by asking, “What should I cook?”

Start with a different question:

How do I want everyone to feel when they walk through the door?

Then build the room around that answer.

And if you get the lighting right, choose the right soundtrack and resist the temptation to make everything match, you’re already halfway there.

What matters most at your dinner parties—lighting, music, or the table setting? Let me know in the comments.

Introducing: Aeolian Understory, a VST3 audio plugin for generating ambient background beds. (May be useful for podcasts and lectures, who knows 😀)

Words: https://soc.sty.nu/2026/08/07/introducing-aeolian-understory/

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Sharing an experiment from a few weeks ago:

Kalimba + custom looper

#sounddesign #kalimba #ambient

https://youtu.be/x9NPreja1zo

Giornata Mondiale dell’Ascolto

La Giornata Mondiale dell’Ascolto è una di quelle ricorrenze che sembrano semplici, ma in realtà aprono universi: suoni, silenzi, rumori che raccontano storie, città che respirano, persone che si rivelano. È la festa delle orecchie, ma anche del cuore.

Dal 2010, grazie al World Listening Project, il 18 luglio è dedicato a celebrare l’arte dell’ascolto in tutte le sue forme: ambientale, sociale, emotiva. Ogni anno un tema diverso invita a riflettere sul nostro rapporto con il paesaggio sonoro che ci circonda.

🎧 2026: “Echoes of Tomorrow”

Quest’anno il tema è futuristico e poetico: “Echoes of Tomorrow”, un invito a immaginare come i suoni di oggi influenzeranno il mondo di domani. Che traccia sonora stiamo lasciando alle generazioni future? E cosa succede se impariamo ad ascoltare con più attenzione?

Le iniziative del 2026 sono un piccolo concerto globale:

• Milano inaugura la prima Sound Marathon: 12 ore di ascolti guidati tra parchi, tram, mercati e cortili nascosti.
• A Londra, eco‑artisti registrano “le voci delle piante” con sensori bioacustici.
• In Canada, nasce Ear to the Future, una mappa sonora mondiale costruita dalle registrazioni inviate dagli ascoltatori.
• In Giappone, alcune aziende introducono la “pausa di ascolto consapevole”: cinque minuti di silenzio prima delle riunioni. Pare funzioni meglio del caffè.

🔍 Ma perché esistono due date diverse?

Se hai notato che Perfettamente Chic ha già pubblicato un altro articolo sulla Giornata dell’Ascolto il 21 ottobre, non è un errore: esistono due celebrazioni distinte, spesso confuse tra loro.

Ecco la differenza:

• 18 luglio – World Listening Day È la giornata ufficiale del World Listening Project, dedicata al paesaggio sonoro, alla bioacustica, all’ascolto dell’ambiente e alla consapevolezza sonora globale.
• 21 ottobre – World Day of Listening È una ricorrenza più recente, nata da iniziative educative e sociali che promuovono l’ascolto empatico, il dialogo, la comunicazione consapevole e la capacità di “sentire davvero” le persone. Non riguarda i suoni del mondo, ma le relazioni umane.

In pratica:

🎧 luglio ascolta il mondo, 💬 ottobre ascolta le persone.

E sì, esistono anche altre micro‑iniziative locali dedicate all’ascolto (festival, soundwalk day, listening labs), ma le due date principali sono queste.

🎙️ Curiosità chic che arricchiscono la storia

• Il primo World Listening Day del 2010 coinvolse più di 50 città in simultanea.
• Nel 2017 furono registrate le famose “dune che cantano” in Australia.
• Nel 2021 si scoprì che alcune tartarughe marine comunicano con micro‑vibrazioni.
• Nel 2024 Parigi dedicò una mostra ai “suoni perduti” della storia.

🧘‍♀️ Come partecipare oggi

• Spegni tutto per un minuto e ascolta la tua casa: ha una sinfonia segreta.
• Fai una mini soundwalk nel quartiere.
• Registra un suono che ami e condividilo.
• Oppure… ascolta davvero qualcuno. È rivoluzionario.

🔗 Per approfondire le due anime dell’ascolto

• L’articolo dedicato al World Listening Day (18 luglio): 👉 https://perfettamentechic.com/2025/07/18/🌍-world-listening-day/
• L’articolo dedicato al World Day of Listening (21 ottobre): 👉 https://perfettamentechic.com/2025/10/21/world-day-of-listening/

Autore: Lynda Di Natale
Fonte: web
Immagine: AI

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Moved the stream to Sunday! Come watch and listen as I make some cool, weird sounds on the Korg opsix, and talk a minimal amount (for me).

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Finally, someone explains why everyone needs subtitles when watching TV

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Stream starts in 20 minutes! Today we look at using FM as a "side" technique -- using it with wavetables, VA, etc (rather than as the core/only technique) to spice up your patches and synth programming.

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Boi Social – Sub Social Vol.1
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Ready to make the inscrutable depths of FM synthesis scrutable? Dive into my FM Basics I guide, and learn how to make the weird approaches of FM synthesis (almost) as clear and obvious as a simple subtractive synth!

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