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How Does MIDI Work?

MIDI controllers and virtual instruments define any action on keyboard keys with three pieces of information: Was this a key press, or a key release? (Note on, or Note off?) What note was it? (using a note number) How hard did you press that key? (this is called velocity) The note and velocity are summarizedContinue reading “How Does MIDI Work?”

Painkiller – Ruel

I can’t get this song out of my head!!!! Why, you ask? Well, if you’re curious, scroll on! Long story short, the production is super cool. It’s got groove, and it catches my ear’s attention at every chance it gets. Every element encapsulated within extends the vibe conveyed by the writing. There’s also a lotContinue reading “Painkiller – Ruel”

Understanding the Fourier Transform

The Fourier Transform really is used everywhere. Through learning audio programming, I was shown how it’s useful, but didn’t have a full grasp on how it really worked when it wasn’t a function in a library. This video beautifully shows you how it fundamentally works. 3Blue1Brown is another incredible Youtube channel. His beautiful visual explanationsContinue reading “Understanding the Fourier Transform”

Fascinating Things: Living Neural Networks

Another stunning video from the Thought Emporium. He makes intense medical papers feel like a simple recipe. Check out his Youtube page if you haven’t yet!

DIY Voice Assistant

Nervous that your voice assistant is listening to you? Make your own, with a switch to disable the mic circuit! This Voice Bonnet for Raspberry Pi that Adafruit just released gives you everything you need to easily make a Google Home assistant.Adafruit Industries is one of my favorite companies. They do a lot of education outreach,Continue reading “DIY Voice Assistant”

Fascinating Things: Tissue Recellularization

Incredible modern science. We hear stuff about the weird world of stem cells and lab-grown meat every once in a while, but usually we don’t get to see behind the scenes. This video (based on this paper) is really easy to watch, and shows you so much cool stuff going on in this field.

Virtual Ensemble Rehearsal Toolkit

No need to re-explain Soundtrap every time your students are recording a virtual ensemble. Use the toolkit as a guide to facilitating Virtual Ensemble recording, and use the included audio files to make sure they get set up right every time. Check Out The Toolkit