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Notes on music, visuals, and the craft between them — from fifty years on the bandstand and a few late nights in the code.

Sound & Perception

What Is Chromesthesia? The Science of Seeing Sound

Some people hear a trumpet and see orange. For the rest of us, the connection between sound and color runs deeper than metaphor — and it's why I named my channel after it.

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Audio Craft

−14 LUFS Explained: YouTube's Loudness Target for Musicians

Master your track too loud and YouTube simply turns it down — you gain nothing and lose your dynamics. Here's what LUFS actually measures and how to hit the target.

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