#Built-in digital sound processor

[caraudioexpertaustralia0]

Headunit With Carplay For HONDA 2002 FIT/CITY/JAZZ | 9INCH, RHD

[rawmeknockout]

Can I request a breeding kink for Vos and a human s/o? I'm thirsty for that man 👁️👁️

Vos doesn’t like Tarn’s new pet. It blubbers and whines in its high-pitched mammalian sounds, crying like a dying mechanimal during every klik of the orbital cycle. It requires far too much attention, or else it’s likely to be crushed in one of its pathetic escape attempts. Too many times Vos has been tasked with crawling through the vents to pluck up the skittering thing. Every time, it bawls its little organic optics out and kicks at him. Were it not for Tarn’s fondness of the thing, Vos would have squished the little insect by now.

There’s truly no use having it around, and yet Tarn has affection for it all the same.

Occasionally, Vos, with his audials set to maximum, will hear its distant whining and it’s… Softer. Drawn out and mournful. Everyone knows why Tarn keeps it alive, but Vos has no taste for it. Laying with the thing, even if he were desperate enough, would be like laying with the Pet. Primal and repulsive; an act of a mech who is truly without dignity. He tries not to juxtapose this judgement with the idea of his leader.

And yet, the creature is soft in his servos. It trembles but Vos keeps a sure grip on it. Easily. He’s unused to being so large next to another. He’s known of humans for a while, but has never had the misfortune of meeting one before Tarn’s pet.

It… You squish and yield beneath his claws. The next time Vos has to pull you from the vents, he looks at his digits for a long time. A creature like you shouldn’t even survive. No outer shell to protect you, inner structure like the flimsiest steel, mesh that is not mesh. It bends and flexes and gives way readily when punctured. Vos can… imagine what Tarn sees in you. If he truly were to give you a grace you don’t deserve.

You are small, yes, but your body gives way. It bends and adapts readily. Part of what makes carrying so unviable is the rigidity of Cybertronian frames. A species meant to, built to, colonize and conquer. Frames made to withstand and last. Frames that don’t produce life as easily, because reproduction is not the first method by which they survive. But for organics, mating like petrorabbits is the only way to thrive. The idea was disgusting to him at first, novel in a way that looking at a scraplet’s innards might be, but the idea sits in his processor for too long. Festers like an open wound. Vos has always been seen as more primitive, treated as such by his peers. It’s not something that bothers him anymore, but it has certainly shaped him.

He can’t rationalize why he does it. Perhaps he is truly sick. His job makes that obvious to any other, but Vos knows he has limits. Assumed he did, at least. You are snug around his spike, warm and wet. Your insides writhe in a way that is unnatural to him, unlike the grind of cable and gear. You do not coil like metal. It’s not unpleasant in the slightest. Part of him is still repulsed by the slip of your body against his, the way your organic flesh presses oil and sweat to his armor, but Vos revels in the disgusting. He would gladly coat himself in another mech’s viscera, and pushing his spike into you feels like the same sort of satisfaction.

You would look endearing filled to the brim with sparklings, your body molded around what he had given you. His coding hard at work in a body that is designed to bend and morph. Just as your body yields, you make room to fit him. You bend your desires out of the way to curl into Vos’ arms, to wrap your small human legs around his hips and pull him close. Your animal sounds are light and lovely, no longer a grating keen for mercy or freedom. Tarn could never pull such sounds from your fleshling vocalizer, too large and too rough no matter how he tries. His frame made to bully through others with little regard. And yet, compared to you, Vos is the same. It pulls a raspy chuckle from his intake, a moan like rusty metal grinding.

Vos will make sure it takes. You are eager for his touch, your body more than able to carry, and he has all the time in the world to see it will.

[mochimelt]

Half-Built

Shockwave & Gn!Reader (could be romantic or platonic)(oneshot)

Your audials activated first. The whirr of your machinery and the low hum of the lab filled your senses, slowly dulled out as the rest of your body began to wake. Your digits twitched against the table, curling into a fist and flattening again, the cold seeping into your metal servos. A sense of familiarity washed over your spark.

“Test. Test.” A close voice spoke out, bits of static slipping into your audio sensors as they recalibrated. “One, two. Do you hear me?”

Your voicebox creaked to life. “Yes, sir.” Far too much static for your liking.

“Staticy and unstable.” A scribbling sound followed, pen on paper, instead of the typical digital clicks and clacks of typing. “Visuals?”

“Not on yet.” Smoother than before. You pushed down the tiny sense of pride that grew in your chassis.

A short ‘hm’ sounded from beside you. “Slow. … Continue.”

Anxious disappointment took over the tidbit of pride like a weed. Unwanted thoughts crawled through your processor, leaving as quickly as they came. Did you break? Had you done something wrong? Corrupted your own body? Was he disappointed with you? You hadn’t failed him, had you?

Your optics flickered online after far too long, the glow of your eyes filling your vision as the rest of the room came into focus. Your vision traced the metal paneling of the ceiling above you, the tubes and wires running into the wall beside you, the flickering light and shadow from the bulb just out of sight.

Oh. That light didn’t typically flicker that way.

“Optics are online, sir.”

“Good. Can you sit up?”

Your helm nodded and scraped lightly against the metal table. Cables pulled against the movement, resting uncomfortably behind your helm. Your arms braced against the table as your servos pushed against it, body slowly raising, optics flicking across the space as you did. The room was in disarray. Wires pulled from their sockets, sparks of electricity from broken tubing, cracks spread across the tile floor. The computer display was missing, the comforting blue glow absent for the very first time.

“Sir, may I ask a question?” You spoke softly, your vision finally focusing on the mech before you.

He had a purple frame, his servo resting on the table beside you, his other arm limp by his side. His digits tapped rhythmically against the clipboard resting on the table. Paper clipped tightly in place, a pen set just beside it, neat handwriting filling half the page. A singular, yellow optic watched you as you moved. Two gray ‘audials’ (though you hesitated to call them that, unsure if those were his audials or not,) sat on each side of his helm. Like little antennae, they flicked up at the sight of your movement. His helm nodded slowly to your request.

“Why is the lab in such disorganization?”

He turned to the rest of the room, looking over the broken wiring and cracked floor, and turned back to face you. “There was a disturbance that resulted in damage to the local area. Power has been cut and is being fixed at the moment.”

“Oh. I’m sorry.”

“Sympathies are useless.” His hand picked up the pen once more, holding it just above the paper. “Remain focused on the task at hand. Status?”

“Right.” Your digits held to the edge of the table you sat on. “Status update; all systems online. Audials green. Optics green. Touch green. Vents green.”

Your body moved to demonstrate each system as you read them off. Your optics flickered on and off, your servo tapped against the table, your chassis venting out the slowly heating air within. Energon flowed freely through your body, your spark thrumming rhythmically within your chassis, safety tucked away from open air. You’d need to refill soon. Shockwave responded to each check with a sharp nod and a scribble on the page.

“Left arm online. Right arm online. Servos online.” You flexed each arm and digit before letting them fall limp once more. “Left leg offline. Right leg offline.”

Two stumps sat at the bottom of your torso, where your legs would someday connect. This was expected. Shockwave wasn’t finished building your legs yet, and there was no point in connecting them when they still didn’t work. Not that you minded. His work was difficult, and you would wait as long as he needed to finish building you. You had him to thank for your life, after all.

“Damage report?” His voice rung out, snapping you out of your thoughts. His optic watched you curiously, head tilted only a couple degrees to the side, one digit tapping against the side of the pen he held.

You twisted your helm, one hand pushing into the wiring of your neck. You could barely see the metal of your open back, your internal wiring visible and unfinished, temporarily patched together until Shockwave could find the pieces for your wings. Small wires pulled from your back into the machinery beside you. “No damage to helm. No damage to chassis.”

He hummed. You twisted each arm and bent each digit, stretching and tensing, then let your arms fall. Wires tugged and loosened from each limb as they moved. “No damage to arms or servos.”

“Very good.” His scribbling came to a stop and he stood straight. His helm looked down at you just a bit, optic unchanging as he observed you, as always.

You weren’t sure if his optic was unsettling or comforting. Shockwave was the only mech you knew, and something within your spark cried of fear at the sight of his single optic, his mangled arm turned into a weapon, the cold tone in his voice and the uncaring words he spoke. At the same time, you couldn’t help but feel a warm comfort at the sight of him. More than once you were left in the lab alone, unable to rest and shut down, staring up at the empty ceiling. It wasn’t often, but on these occasions he would stay in the room with you. Off to the side doing his own work. He would tell you about things he encountered that day, other mechs he ran into and possibly ran over, and theories he had regarding you and your form. He would ramble about the modifications and adjustments you needed, the pieces he planned to give you to complete your body. You were his perfect experiment, he said. A mech to traverse all areas. Land, air, and sea of any kind, you would travel them all.

Your form was all thanks to him. All the metal of your body had been repurposed from dead bots, melded and shaped to fit you. A menagerie of colors lay on your plating, cracked and peeling at the ends, not that you cared. Once you were finished you would worry about getting a fresh coat of paint. Maybe you’d go with purple, to match Shockwave. Would he like that?

There was a deep warmth in your spark. A feeling of comfort and familiarity, of care and admiration. Your spark. You didn’t know if he had taken your spark from another mech, or if he had somehow created one of his own, or taken a piece of the Allspark. At the same time, you couldn’t bring yourself to care. There were no memories within this spark. Nothing to connect you to anyone or anything, nothing to taint your memories. A blank slate in the purest sense.

“May I ask a question sir?”

Shockwave stared down at you for a moment before nodding, waving his servo toward you.

“Why wake me up?” A cable pulled at the back of your helm as you leaned forward, twisting to look behind you, at the group of wires and cables that connected to your helm and back. Sparks of electricity emanated from tiny cracks in the wiring insulation, bits of tape wrapping together the more broken pieces. “Am I not a waste of limited power? You could have waited until the power had returned to wake me.”

He watched you as you spoke. His helm sat still, his optic revealing no emotion beneath, none of his thoughts or feelings. But the way he tilted his head just a bit, the way his digits tapped against your frame as he watched you, subtly checking for any external damage, it revealed more than he knew.

“I wanted to check on you. Ensure no damage was done to you during the power outage.” His voice was smooth and monotone as ever, his digits tracing the scrapes on your arm. “Yes, you use some of my limited power, but it was optimal to do so. Tracking your state and fixing any errors is of most importance at the moment. Trying to fix any problems when they have settled and corrupted would be far too troublesome a task.”

You couldn’t help the twinge of satisfaction that came to mind when he spoke. He cared about you, your safety and your status, enough to use his limited power to boot you up and check on your state. His touch drifted away from your arm, leaving behind the insignificant scrapes and peeling paint, and you leaned in to try and keep him there.

“Now, allow me to fix the errors within you.” His servo found purchase on your chassis, a gentle push moving you to lay back down.

“I have problems?”

“Yes. Your slow activation shows you cannot run optimally on low amounts of energon. I will fix this error and optimize your frame to run smoothly on limited quantities of energon.”

“Right.” You didn’t resist as he pushed you back on the metal table, shuffling slightly to get yourself as comfortable as possible for the process to come. It was a familiar routine. “You’ll be careful, right?”

“Of course.” His helm nodded above you, servo fiddling with the machine hooked up to your form. “Disabling pain sensors.”

[thekingofgear]

Sam Petts-Davies's Setup for Thom's 'Everything' Tour

A photo of the setup, shared by Sam on his instagram account with the caption "tour begins tonight. i’ll be parked at front of house with this box of esoterics for the duration. it’s going to be something really special."

Thom's solo tour has just begun with a show in Christchurch, New Zealand, and Sam Petts-Davies is along for the ride!

Since Radiohead's earliest shows, there's always been at least a few effects added by an engineer at the FOH (front of house) mixing desk to keep the band's sound clear and coherent. With Radiohead, that role was filed by Jim Warren. Even after Thom started bringing pedalboard full of vocal effects on tour, Jim continued to apply additional effects including plugins such as the Waves C4 multiband compressor for vocals. You can find more info on Jim's work in these posts.

For The Smile, even fewer hardware effects were needed at the FOH desk, in part due to Thom's expanded vocal pedalboard. In 2022, the Smile's mix engineer mainly relied on plugins from an Avid VENUE S6L-32D digital desk, supplemented only by a TUBE-TECH CL 1B Tube Optical compressor (presumably for Thom's vocals).

It's clear that when Thom is performing totally solo, a different approach is needed. But it's hard to imagine that any past FOH setup has been so full of hardware effects! And not just effects, but also modulators and an usual mixer, as we'll see....

For those who don't know, Sam initially served as a engineer under Nigel during the recording of Junun in 2015. He subsequently did engineering work on Spectre, A Moon Shaped Pool, and on the strings for the OKNOTOK singles. In 2018, he co-produced the soundtrack to Suspiria with Thom, and apparently Thom was a fan because Sam received a full production credit for Thom's soundtrack to Confidenza. He also produced both of the Smile albums released this year: Wall of Eyes and Cutouts.

For comprehensibility, we've divided the setup into four sections: the core, the modular, the pedals, and the rack. We'll start with the core setup.

Core Setup

This section is the nexus: receiving input from Thom's stage setup, sending it through various effects, and mixing it all together. The Matrix Mixer is using to both mix together and feedback the various effects in Thom's eurorack setup. The Yamaha DM3-D appears to be the central mixing console for the entire setup. Despite its small size, the Yamaha boasts 22 channels and a huge range of built-in effects, and on top of that it can also run VST plugins.

Death By Audio Echo Master delay

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Roland RE-201 Space Echo tape delay

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Erica Synths Matrix Mixer

Yamaha DM3-D Digital Mixing Console

Modular Setup

In the decade since Thom first used a Make Noise Shared System Plus to process his voice and piano, his eurorack effects setup has expanded quite a bit! The Shared System is designed to be both a sound generator and an effects processor, and since then Thom has created dedicated setups for each of those applications. This setup is the effects processor, with lots of delays, filters, and reverbs, plus some LFOs and CV sources to modulate those effects. The additional Doepfer case that Thom has on stage, might have some of his sound generators, but knowing Thom it could just as easily be even more Make Noise Echophon delays.

Row 1 (left to right):

Make Noise Maths (unused)

Intellijel Planar² joystick

Xaoc Devices Belgrad dual filter (unused)

4ms Dual Looping Delay

4ms SISM: Shifting Inverting Signal Mingler

blank panel (4hp)

Row 2 (left to right):

4ms QCD: Quad Clock Distributor (unused)

Soma Lyra8-FX (unused)

Make Noise Echophon delay

Make Noise Erbe-Verbe reverb

Vermona TAI-4 transformer-isolated I/O

Row 3 (left to right):

Intellijel µMIDI interface

Make Noise Richter Wogglebug random generator

Make Noise QPAS dual filter

Rossum Electro-Music Panharmonium spectral resynthesizer

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Vermona TAI-4 transformer-isolated I/O

It appears that these are Thom's Rows 1 and 2 are kept in a Doepfer A-100P6 Suitcase 6U case. Rows 3 and 4 are kept in a Doepfer A-100PB Suitcase Base case. The modules on row 4 are impossible to identify at this angle, but Make Noise style knobs are clearly visible on the left-most module.

Pedal Setup

Furman M-8Lx power supply

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Eventide Pitchfactor

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Empress Effects Reverb

Rack Setup

We'll double back on this one once we have a better photo...

[sokowachi]

Understanding Web3 and the Role of STON.fi: A Simple Guide for Beginners

The internet is evolving, and so is the way we interact with it. If you’ve been hearing terms like “Web3,” “blockchain,” or “decentralized exchanges” and wondered what they mean or why they matter, this guide is for you. Let’s break it down together in a simple, relatable way that connects directly to your everyday experiences and financial goals.

What Is Web3, and Why Should You Care

To understand Web3, think of the internet as it exists today, often called Web2. It’s like renting an apartment—you get to use it, but you don’t own it. Platforms like Facebook, Google, and Amazon hold the keys to your data and control how you interact online.

Web3 flips this model. It’s a decentralized internet where you’re not just a tenant—you’re the owner. Imagine owning a home instead of renting one. You control what happens with your space, your rules, and your data. That’s what Web3 offers: an internet owned and operated by its users.

The Foundation: Blockchain Technology

At the heart of Web3 is blockchain technology. If this sounds intimidating, let’s simplify it. Think of blockchain as a digital notebook where every transaction or interaction is written down in permanent ink. It’s transparent—everyone can see it—and secure because no one can erase or alter it.

For example, let’s say you lend money to a friend. In the current system, you might rely on a bank or a written IOU to confirm the transaction. With blockchain, that agreement is recorded on a digital ledger for everyone to see, ensuring neither party can change the terms later.

The Open Network (TON) Blockchain: Built for the Future

Not all blockchains are the same. Some are slow, costly, or difficult to scale. That’s where The Open Network (TON) stands out. Imagine it as a highway built for high-speed traffic, ensuring you get to your destination quickly without delays.

TON is optimized for fast, low-cost transactions, making it perfect for real-world applications like payments, contracts, and even crypto trading. This efficiency is why platforms like STON.fi chose TON as their foundation.

Meet STON.fi: A Gateway to Decentralized Finance

If you’ve traded cryptocurrency before, you might be familiar with centralized exchanges like Binance or Coinbase. These platforms act as middlemen, holding your funds and charging fees for their services. It’s convenient but comes at the cost of control—you don’t fully own your assets.

STON.fi changes the game. It’s a decentralized exchange (DEX) built on the TON blockchain, meaning you maintain full control of your funds. Transactions happen directly between users, secured by the blockchain. It’s like trading directly with someone at a farmers’ market, without needing a cashier or payment processor.

But STON.fi isn’t just for trading. It also offers opportunities to earn passive income. By providing liquidity—essentially lending your assets to the platform—you can earn a share of the transaction fees. Think of it as renting out a spare room in your home and collecting rent every month.

Why Should You Care About Decentralized Finance

Decentralized finance (DeFi) might sound technical, but its goal is simple: give people more control over their money. In today’s world, banks and financial institutions act as gatekeepers. They decide who gets loans, how much interest you earn, and even how quickly you can access your funds.

DeFi eliminates these middlemen. It’s like having a direct line to your money, 24/7, without needing anyone’s permission. Whether you’re investing, saving, or earning, DeFi puts you in the driver’s seat.

STON.fi takes this concept and makes it accessible. With features like token swaps, liquidity pools, and user-friendly interfaces, it’s designed for both beginners and experienced users.

Getting Started: A Beginner-Friendly Approach

If all of this sounds overwhelming, don’t worry. Like learning any new skill, the best way to understand Web3 and DeFi is to start small and explore. Open an account on STON.fi, try a simple transaction, or read about how liquidity pools work.

Think of it like learning to drive. At first, it’s intimidating—so many buttons, rules, and potential mistakes. But once you start practicing, it becomes second nature. Web3 is no different. With a little patience and curiosity, you’ll soon see how it fits into your life.

The Bigger Picture: Why Web3 Matters

Web3 isn’t just about technology; it’s about empowerment. It’s about creating a world where individuals have more control over their data, finances, and online interactions.

Imagine a future where you can send money to a friend in another country instantly and without fees. Or where artists and creators can sell their work directly to fans without losing a cut to intermediaries. That’s the promise of Web3—it’s a more inclusive, fair, and efficient way of doing things.

Final Thoughts: Taking the First Step

The transition to Web3 is already happening, and platforms like STON.fi are leading the charge. Whether you’re a seasoned crypto enthusiast or just curious about what’s next, there’s never been a better time to explore.

Remember, you don’t have to understand every technical detail to get started. Take small steps, ask questions, and stay open to learning. The future of the internet is being built right now, and you have the chance to be part of it.

Web3 isn’t just a trend—it’s a revolution. And like any revolution, the earlier you get involved, the more opportunities you’ll have to shape it. So, what are you waiting for? The future is yours to explore.

[poorvikasmartgadgets]

Unleash the Power of Innovation with Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G

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[eitherlyingorstupid]

G1 Red Alert/Beachcomber, mind-altering substances (magnets), hypnosis (to a degree).

Red Alert relaxed into the cushions, letting his cables go slack. The piece of furniture he was laying on (Spike had called it a chaise lounge) was scaled up to comfortably fit Red Alert. It conformed nicely to the slight curve of his back, letting him recline in a comfortable position. Beachcomber had said the first step was all about getting comfortable.

Apparently, human electronics sometimes had problems with interference from magnets. They had to periodically be “degaussed” with magnets.

Beachcomber had noticed there were many similarities between human tech and Autobot anatomy, and had thus started experimenting with magnets.

The minibot was standing at the end of the lounge, his smaller servos resting on Red Alert's head. “Relax, man. Just empty your mind. Don't think about anything.”

Red tried. His processor was exceptionally quick and nimble, able to make dozens of tactical decisions in a second. It was tough to turn off that part of it, but he managed to tamp his thoughts down.

Beachcomber ran his digits over Red's sensor horns, flooding them with tactile feedback.

"Just feel that," he said softly. "Let your sensors take it all in."

Beachcomber's touches became more focused, more deliberate. They were still soft and gentle, but there was an intentionality to them now. He caressed the sides of Red Alert's sensor horns, drawing slow circles with his digits. Then he traced a line down the center, following the ridges. The sensation was electrifying, sending shivers through Red Alert's processors.

A pulse of ecstacy shot through his valve, the nodes inside flaring with charge. Red Alert bit his lip, trying to keep from making a sound as the sensation built, becoming more and more intense. He arched his back, pressing further into the chaise lounge as the waves of pleasure coursed through him.

It felt like his processor had become liquid mercury, turning into a puddle beneath his sensor horns. Every touch from Beachcomber sent another pulse coursing through him, making him writhe in ecstasy. He could feel his servos tightening, his joints flexing involuntarily, his entire body responding to the sensual onslaught.

He whined softly when Beachcomber took his hands away.

"Hush, Red. I'm just getting the magnets."

Red Alert opened his eyes in time to see Beachcomber approach him with a small metal box. The minibot stretched up to reach him, opening the box and revealing several small, shiny magnets. He placed one on each of Red's sensor horns, gently sliding them into place.

A strut-deep pleasure coursed up through Red's frame as brilliant bands of red, blue, and green swirled in his optics.

His head felt fuzzy, filled with static like one of those human CRT TVs. His usually busy mind quieted, fear and doubt sinking below the waves of sensation. Arousal swelled up from beneath the sea of static, and he whined softly.

“Hush…” Beachcomber rested his fingertips on Red's jaw, rubbing in slow, gentle circles. “I'll take care of you.” He stepped away from the lounge's end, walking down towards Red's feet. He trailed his hand along the larger bot's body as he went, drawing a purr from his motor. Beachcomber's servo slid over Red Alert's modesty panels, and they opened readily.

“Yes, yes… please…” The feather-light touches on his spike made Red's sensornet flare wildly, surging with pleasure. He squirmed, trying to buck his hips upward, into Beachcomber's gentle grasp.

A tide of static seemed to fizz in his frame, racing up and down his circuits as he heard colors burst in his abdomen. Or was he seeing sound? The world melted into one big soup of sensation. His whirring fans and low groans blended with the feel of Beachcomber's hand, the smell of transfluid spilling from his body, and the taste of his own lip as he bit down.

He didn't know how much longer he laid there, entranced by the mesmerizing patterns still rippling before his optics. At some point, he felt the magnets come off, and normal sensation returned to his frame.

“How do you feel?”

“Wonderful. So… relaxed.” Red Alert closed his optics, enjoying the silence in his processor. His glitch wasn't gone, he was sure of that, but it had quieted. It felt as if his entire processor had been reset to a blank state, fresh and ready to run at optimal capacity.

“Good.” Beachcomber caressed Red's cheek, leaning on the lounge to get closer. “Try to note what you feel like going forward.”

Red hummed, already halfway to recharge. “Sounds good.”

[jcmarchi]

Francis Fan Lee, former professor and interdisciplinary speech processing inventor, dies at 96

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Francis Fan Lee, former professor and interdisciplinary speech processing inventor, dies at 96

Francis Fan Lee ’50, SM ’51, PhD ’66, a former professor of MIT’s Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, died on Jan. 12, some two weeks shy of his 97th birthday.

Born in 1927 in Nanjing, China, to professors Li Rumian and Zhou Huizhan, Lee learned English from his father, a faculty member in the Department of English at the University of Wuhan. Lee’s mastery of the language led to an interpreter position at the U.S. Office of Strategic Services, and eventually a passport and permission from the Chinese government to study in the United States. 

Lee left China via steamship in 1948 to pursue his undergraduate education at MIT. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering in 1950 and 1951, respectively, before going into industry. Around this time, he became reacquainted with a friend he’d known in China, who had since emigrated; he married Teresa Jen Lee, and the two welcomed children Franklin, Elizabeth, Gloria, and Roberta over the next decade. 

During his 10-year industrial career, Lee distinguished himself in roles at Ultrasonic (where he worked on instrument type servomechanisms, circuit design, and a missile simulator), RCA Camden (where he worked on an experimental time-shared digital processor for department store point-of-sale interactions), and UNIVAC Corp. (where he held a variety of roles, culminating in a stint in Philadelphia, planning next-generation computing systems.)

Lee returned to MIT to earn his PhD in 1966, after which he joined the then-Department of Electrical Engineering as an associate professor with tenure, affiliated with the Research Laboratory of Electronics (RLE). There, he pursued the subject of his doctoral research: the development of a machine that would read printed text out loud — a tremendously ambitious and complex goal for the time.

Work on the “RLE reading machine,” as it was called, was inherently interdisciplinary, and Lee drew upon the influences of multiple contemporaries, including linguists Morris Halle and Noam Chomsky, and engineer Kenneth Stevens, whose quantal theory of speech production and recognition broke down human speech into discrete, and limited, combinations of sound. One of Lee’s greatest contributions to the machine, which he co-built with Donald Troxel, was a clever and efficient storage system that used root words, prefixes, and suffixes to make the real-time synthesis of half-a-million English words possible, while only requiring about 32,000 words’ worth of storage. The solution was emblematic of Lee’s creative approach to solving complex research problems, an approach which earned him respect and admiration from his colleagues and contemporaries.

In reflection of Lee’s remarkable accomplishments in both industry and building the reading machine, he was promoted to full professor in 1969, just three years after he earned his PhD. Many awards and other recognition followed, including the IEEE Fellowship in 1971 and the Audio Engineering Society Best Paper Award in 1972. Additionally, Lee occupied several important roles within the department, including over a decade spent as the undergraduate advisor. He consistently supported and advocated for more funding to go to ongoing professional education for faculty members, especially those who were no longer junior faculty, identifying ongoing development as an important, but often-overlooked, priority.

Lee’s research work continued to straddle both novel inquiry and practical, commercial application — in 1969, together with Charles Bagnaschi, he founded American Data Sciences, later changing the company’s name to Lexicon Inc. The company specialized in producing devices that expanded on Lee’s work in digital signal compression and expansion: for example, the first commercially available speech compressor and pitch shifter, which was marketed as an educational tool for blind students and those with speech processing disorders. The device, called Varispeech, allowed students to speed up written material without losing pitch — much as modern audiobook listeners speed up their chapters to absorb books at their preferred rate. Later innovations of Lee’s included the Time Compressor Model 1200, which added a film and video component to the speeding-up process, allowing television producers to subtly speed up a movie, sitcom, or advertisement to precisely fill a limited time slot without having to resort to making cuts. For this work, he received an Emmy Award for technical contributions to editing.

In the mid-to-late 1980s, Lee’s influential academic career was brought to a close by a series of deeply personal tragedies, including the 1984 murder of his daughter Roberta, and the subsequent and sudden deaths of his wife, Theresa, and his son, Franklin. Reeling from his losses, Lee ultimately decided to take an early retirement, dedicating his energy to healing. For the next two decades, he would explore the world extensively, a nomadic second chapter that included multiple road trips across the United States in a Volkswagen camper van. He eventually settled in California, where he met his last wife, Ellen, and where his lively intellectual life persisted despite diagnoses of deafness and dementia; as his family recalled, he enjoyed playing games of Scrabble until his final weeks. 

He is survived by his wife Ellen Li; his daughters Elizabeth Lee (David Goya) and Gloria Lee (Matthew Lynaugh); his grandsons Alex, Benjamin, Mason, and Sam; his sister Li Zhong (Lei Tongshen); and family friend Angelique Agbigay. His family have asked that gifts honoring Francis Fan Lee’s life be directed to the Hertz Foundation. 

[audio-luddite]

Nothing is real or correct.

I am making headway on the ARC amp, but it made me think.

Decades ago a rather pompous man created an audio magazine because only he knew best. Actually come to think of it that has happened several times. I am currently talking about "The Absolute Sound" from just outside of New York City in the 70s.

His concept was two fold. The sound of any component should be judged only in comparison to live performances in Jazz clubs and concert halls or some similar site. It sounds like a good idea but is it even a little realistic? The second fold was to not take advertising from manufacturers as that is a conflict of interest. That fell away after a few years as it takes money to produce a real printed magazine. A friend and I were early subscribers and devoured each new issue. I know better now.

In a symphony concert every seat in the place is slightly different. I have sat in several concert halls and listened to lots of music from different seats. It is not the same at home on the system. I find my home system sounds better than live performance in general. I guess I cannot afford the best seats, but recording engineers tend to place mikes in the best places. Yes that big drum in the back is impressive live, but the rest....

In a Jazz club all the sound you get comes through a PA system of not necessarily high end quality. And be real, you are there for the performance not the audio or should be.

In a Stadium Rock event I need ear plugs as it is always so FN loud.

So comparing a system to live is not truly valid. Whatever you get is a matter of taste and luck

Consider the rather long chain of custody the sound endures from musician to your ears.

Start with the venue. Most recordings are done in purpose built studios with usually extensive sound treatments. Likely totally unlike your listening cave. How the musicians are set up and what equipment they use is very dependent too. How many times have you seen singers and instrumentalists in isolated boxes or behind barriers in a studio so the mike they use does not conflict with the ones around them. How natural is that?

Or how about recording a Piano. You always see several mikes around pianos for Jazz or solo or small group performances. I only have two ears solidly fixed to either side of my head.

Next microphones and mixing consoles all have characteristics and a voice. The type and brand and technology of the microphone all are adjusted and tuned. The sound in the mix is adjusted to get just the right effect. Accuracy, what's that?

One of my favorite audiophile albums is Cowboy Junkies "Trinity Sessions" Nice big room with natural sound, the band set up around a single 3D microphone using the gear they use on tour and basically no mix. WYSIWYG. But if you were there it would have sounded different than the recording as you would not be where the mike was. Still likely as accurate a recording as you can get.

Another is Steely Dan's Aja. Every track is fiddled and massaged and made to sound just so coming out of the studio speaker. Very clean and totally unreal.

A very good album is Diana Krall live from Paris. Listen to the group and "see" where the mix has placed each musician. Then look at the photo of the group on stage. Not the same is it?

Then the fun really starts. Is it analogue tape and which brand of machine Ampex or Studer and which vintage? Is it DSD digital or lowly PCM? Which processor! All those have a voice.

And now jump into your media. How is the product distributed? Vinyl rules! Well that's my thing. Which master remixed the master, what plant pressed it?

Both streaming and hard copy digital are valid and can claim lower noise and distortion usually. But those are just numbers.

Each electronic device has a voice some more subtle than others. The higher you go the clearer and cleaner it gets or should at least.

Thinking of phono pickups there are so many methods and products. It is really impressive how linear and consistent those things are in spite of all that. Many writers go on and on about velocity versus displacement and when that happens I know they are full of it. It turns out that blind tests show that what some call clarity and detail is just a slightly different frequency response. Or even a resonance in a convenient place. A few db here a few db there makes all the difference.

Still I find it remarkable that I can extract as much information off of a flat disk as I do with my modest three figure phono pickup. At the very base of the issue is like choosing a microphone. People have favorites.

In the digital domain you are depending on microchips. A DAC may have exotic this or that attached to them, but all the chips come from one factory or another made by people in bunny suits. Discrete components cannot keep up to digital speeds so the chips rule.

And we have not even got to preamplifiers and amplifiers. Tube verus solid state you have to choose a tribe. Both are best and neither is. Frankly it is the place you choose the type of distortion you like. The flaw with every tube amplifier is the output transformer. They all need them and they have a major hit on the sound. The flaw with every solid state amplifier are the gain devices and the feedback used to tame them. Tubes use feedback too!

Designs that avoid or just minimize feedback just force you to accept an acceptable distortion.

As I am bouncing between the tribes now recall that tube amplifiers are rated at 1% distortion. Transistor amplifiers at about ten times less. (Sometimes tens times ten times ten less.) Much better, but not better. It is the sound of the distortion that makes the difference and the preference. Some people like different stuff.

Oh time for the worst offender, the speakers. The frequency response is pathetic compared the quality of the signal going in. Why fret about an amplifier being plus or minus 0.2 db when the speaker is plus or minus 6 db. And the room has modes and reflections and well unless you are rich enough to build very special room you just have to hope your brain gets fooled.

And that is it really. Your brain wants to be fooled. If you listen to any system long enough you get used to it and adapt. If you only listen to single ended triodes into horn speaker you come to think that is the way things should sound. And you will find a tribe to support you like a cult.

It is a flawed process from beginning to end. But it lets you experience brilliant music and performances when you want to. With care and attention to detail you can solve the puzzle in many different ways.

And no it is never like a live performance, its maybe better.

There is no best.

[hifilounge]

Chord Electronics Summer Promo - Mojo2 and Poly!

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick blog to say that Chord Electronics will be running a Sunshine promotion from June 12th to August 31st 2023 on both Mojo2 and Poly! For only £395 each you can own a multi award winning British designed and made Chord Electronics Mojo2 headphone/Hifi Dac or a Poly streamer that can be used both in the home or on the move - or both for £790!

MOJO 2 Portable DAC/headphone amplifier

The British designed, engineered and built Mojo 2 is the most advanced portable DAC and headphone amplifier in the world. Distinctly different from all other devices, the What Hi-Fi? Product of the Year-winning Mojo 2 uses proprietary British digital audio technology perfected over more than two decades, coupled to a powerful ‘FPGA’ processor. The result is class-leading sound quality both on the move or at home, with the power to effortlessly drive any headphones. For music just as the artist intended, Mojo 2 brings you closer to the music than any other portable.

UNIQUE FPGA TECHNOLOGY

For more than 25 years, Chord Electronics has exclusively used powerful programmable (FPGA) circuits with custom coding to provide the most advanced digital-to-analogue conversion performance in the world. With digital audio technologies perfected over two decades, Mojo 2 contains more digital audio know-how than any other small DAC, resulting in unrivalled sound quality, all backed by peerless technical measurements from the lab.

COMPATIBLE WITH POLY FOR STREAMING

Completely compatible with our wireless streamer/player module Poly, for wireless streaming, control and playback

POLY Music streamer/player for Mojo 2/Mojo

Poly is a revolutionary music streamer, the first of its kind in the world. When partnered with Mojo 2/Mojo, it enables music streamed from a range of wirelessly connected devices to be enjoyed in the best possible sound quality, whether at home or on the go. Poly is also a music player: its unlimited-capacity Micro SD card slot can house huge libraries and liberate storage on smart devices. Full smartphone control using everyday apps enables effortless music playback whether streaming or playing music from the Micro SD.

Poly directly connects to Mojo 2/Mojo’s award-winning audio processing (DAC) technology dramatically improving the audio quality of streamed music.  Its advanced design enables everyday devices, including Android and Apple smartphones/tablets, to become portable ‘hi-fi-quality’ digital audio players: the smartphone becomes the controller, with Poly and Mojo 2/Mojo doing the high-level audio processing.

Poly can also be used with computers and laptops, plus it can access networked audio stored on NAS drives using popular DLNA apps. Playback is via Mojo 2/Mojo’s twin headphone outputs, plus home and in-car audio systems with auxiliary (AUX) inputs can also benefit from the improved sound quality.

Poly connects to Wi-Fi networks, including mobile hotspots when on the go, and remembers multiple networks with its auto-connect functionality. It also benefits from Bluetooth® wireless technology, AirPlay and DLNA connectivity, offering uninterrupted music streaming when transitioning from indoors to outdoors. Poly also features its own hotspot mode, enabling a connection where devices, networks or countries do not facilitate tethering. Its rechargeable LiPo batteries offer up to nine hours of playback from a four-hour charge using the device’s fast-charging USB circuit; both Poly and Mojo 2/Mojo can be charged simultaneously.

Poly is high-resolution audio-compatible, with support for the latest studio-quality files; PCM data up to 768kHz resolution and DSD64 to DSD256 (Quad-DSD). Supported file types include ACC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, OGG VORBIS, ALAC, WMA and MP3.

Please don’t hesitate to contact HFL if you have any questions or require anything else 👍

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All the best,

Billy

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Introduction

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The Asus X543M is the best choice for everyday users looking for a laptop with productivity features and performance. Its compact, ultrathin, and light design features a good screen, premium laptop technology, powerful performance, and innovations. It’s ideal to use at work, at home, or create content.

The X543M is a laptop that’s well-suited for everyday use. It has a large touchpad, so you can quickly get around the screen and use apps with ease. The stylish design also helps it blend in at home or the office.

The X543M features a 15.6-inch display, powered by a 7th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, 12GB DDR4 memory, and 256GB SSD storage. It features dual front-firing speakers for immersive audio, and 802.11ac Wi-Fi speeds up to 867Mbps for seamless streaming of 4K UHD video content or other high-bandwidth applications. The X543M has an HDMI port that supports multiple monitors simultaneously and an ergonomic keyboard that is comfortable to use through long work days.

ASUS X543M, with ASUS SonicMaster and ASUS Audio Wizard, is designed to give you the very best audio experience. The digital amplifier and powerful speakers use a professional-grade codec to ensure precise audio encoding and decoding. They pair perfectly with amplifiers, large speakers, and resonance chambers to cover an extensive frequency range from 20Hz to 20KHz

The X series incorporates an uncompromising balance of hardware, software and audio tuning to produce a level of clarity that has to be heard to be believed. This Windows 10 laptop also features up to NVIDIA® GeForce® MX110 discrete graphics, making it an ideal daily computing platform. It has a touch of elegance thanks to a brushed silver or grey finish that turns heads and makes sure you stand out from the crowd.

ASUS SonicMaster sound technology has been applied to the loudspeakers, so you get crisp, clear audio with deep bass tones. It also has a large touchpad with intuitive gesture support — simple taps and drags allow you to pause and play music without even touching the keyboard.

The ASUS X543 is the laptop that's always prepared for whatever happens next. The compact design, spill-resistant keyboard, and built-in fingerprint sensor give you peace of mind on the go. And with a choice of Intel® processors and NVIDIA® GeForce® MX110 discrete graphics, it handles all your tasks effortlessly — whether you're playing games or working.

The device is held together by a metallic body frame that’s painted in proper gold, while the keyboard deck is covered with plastic. This gives it a strong build and allows it to survive accidental drops, but bends pretty easily despite being quite rigid. Moreover, the palm rest area isn’t as thick as we would like, which can make typing for long periods uncomfortable. By the way, we shouldn’t skip telling you that the keyboard deck is pretty bendable, even to the lightest of touches. Generally, this won’t be a problem but it can be annoying sometimes.

The ASUS X543M also carries a pretty standard design. The X543M houses a 15.6-inch Full HD display which comes with an anti-glare layer, has an IPS panel supporting full HD resolution, and uses LED backlighting technology. It also has support for 100% sRGB colour coverage and can reproduce 12 million colours. For its price range, the display offers excellent viewing angles and great brightness levels too, but washout may occur in some cases if you observe it at certain angles under bright light.

The configuration of ASUS X543 was equipped with a TN panel that has a fast response time and a Full HD resolution. Unfortunately, it lacks comfortable viewing angles, it has a low contrast ratio and modest colour coverage due to its TN panel. Nevertheless, it uses PWM at all levels except for the maximum, which reduces the negative effect of the flickerings produced by this display.

If you're looking for a laptop that is in a good range, Asus X543 has the price that will make it a great bargain. The processor and operating memory installed on this machine offer enough power to run multiple applications simultaneously or do some demanding tasks such as editing photos or videos.There’s also an opening at the bottom part of the notebook that allows you to connect some portable external speakers or a subwoofer through it. It helps deliver an overall better sound experience, even if it's not completely immersive.

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[forastic]

COZYSPACE

Patrick and I made COZYSPACE.

It’s my first year of grad school and I was confused about what I was supposed to be working on, how I was supposed to be working on it...

The digital arts and new media mfa that I’m in is like an understaffed makerspace inside a university.

I had an idea for a much edgier, weirder thing to make for school. I realized after working through it and talking about it that I was making it for the program, for the university, for other people. Undergrad basically ruined me psychologically and what I really needed was to chill out. I came up with an art project about me chilling out: a 4 channel ambient music with 3D shapes bouncing around, and a Super Nintendo controller that can affect them. I started building it in Unity as a proof of concept.

There’s a church in Santa Cruz at the center of a series of roads in concentric circles.

In the center of those circles is a church, and that church is getting torn down (to make space for housing). The owner of the church gave access to the building to a local arts collective until it gets destroyed. That collective, Liminal Space, put a call out to artists for art, installations, and murals, for a one-night party called Northern Lights that doubles as a send-off for the church. Patrick and I heard about it and decided to bring COZYSPACE to life there, first.

I was planning on building a final version in Unreal 5, but learning the software was too much of a learning curve for me in the time constraints, so I continued to build it in Unity.

My first build I used a package of ‘low poly clouds’ as the shapes. Here’s a video of the first build of COZYSPACE.

The shapes weren’t cozy though. I actually really liked the flat surfaces and hard edges, but it didn’t fit the theme. I asked Patrick to design the shapes, so he built them in VR using a sculpting program.

I changed the motion slightly and mapped the controls to a Super Nintendo controller. After adding controls and a ridiculous amount of bloom in the high definition render pipeline, it looked like this.

It was projected onto the ceiling with 2 projectors playing the same visuals, slightly overlapping. The vignette removed the hard edge of the projectors, giving the installation a more organic feeling. The person interacting is able to change the speed of the objects and the rate of rotation. They are also able to add and remove objects, both large and small. When removing large objects there is a particle effect that appears as either slow motion fireworks or a weird fuzzy phasing jittery thing, which just happens when you change some settings in the trails. The lights are also changeable. There are 3 lights at different points in the scene. While holding a button they all rotate around the center of the scene. Another button shifts the hues of all 3 lights.

My desire was to give the user control over both elements of sound and game at the same time, but it turns out getting quadrophonic sound to work in Unity is a nightmare on Windows. Unity defaults to the Windows audio driver, which didn’t work great with the Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 audio interface that I was using. In other software I was able to process the audio through ASIO, and that worked great with the audio interface. There were plugins to get Unity working with ASIO, but they were old and kind of confusing and expensive.

I ended up running the audio through Ableton Live for the first installation, mixing the tracks down to wav files to make it easier on my processor. They were about a 2 minute loop, but they were simple and background-y enough that they didn’t get old being in the space. Here’s a link to the ones that I used for the first installation. A nearby installation had ambient music that was ‘all black keys’ so I retuned my ambient stuff to g flat major. I actually have a much better more seamless method for looping, but I didn’t implement it this time because I ran out of time and kinda forgot about it. This means that the beginning of each loop gave a little bit of unintended punctuation.

Patrick built projector stands so that they would shoot out at angles that worked best with the space and projectors.

We worked together on painting the space, using Patrick’s designs from BEARPAD. He freehanded a couple of bubs on the walls and I added some blobby colors around them. 

We also projected the classic HANG 10 design onto one end of the room, painting the lines where they fell to give it an optical illusion that only looked right from one spot. Otherwise the lines were skewed.

We bought some rugs from my favorite thrift store, Grey Bears, and cut out fun blobby shapes. The remnants of the rugs were nailed down to the edges of the room. We took one of the doors outside and Patrick spray painted on them, experimenting with freehand lines with spray paint for the first time. There was a couch and a chair in one room downstairs that we hauled up to the room. We also sourced a couple of oversized bean bags from a friend up in San Francisco. They’re honestly enormous and almost didn’t fit in my car.

The event went really well! Here’s some pictures and a video compilation.

The projectors provided almost all of the light for the space, so the person controlling the game environment also ended up controlling the lighting in the room as well. I have a list of notes and potential changes from that night that I hope to get to someday. Since I’m considering doing this for my thesis I’ll have a lot to work with.

[medickpidia]

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Understanding Web3 and the Role of STON.fi: A Simple Guide for Beginners

The internet is evolving, and so is the way we interact with it. If you’ve been hearing terms like “Web3,” “blockchain,” or “decentralized exchanges” and wondered what they mean or why they matter, this guide is for you. Let’s break it down together in a simple, relatable way that connects directly to your everyday experiences and financial goals.

What Is Web3, and Why Should You Care

To understand Web3, think of the internet as it exists today, often called Web2. It’s like renting an apartment—you get to use it, but you don’t own it. Platforms like Facebook, Google, and Amazon hold the keys to your data and control how you interact online.

Web3 flips this model. It’s a decentralized internet where you’re not just a tenant—you’re the owner. Imagine owning a home instead of renting one. You control what happens with your space, your rules, and your data. That’s what Web3 offers: an internet owned and operated by its users.

The Foundation: Blockchain Technology

At the heart of Web3 is blockchain technology. If this sounds intimidating, let’s simplify it. Think of blockchain as a digital notebook where every transaction or interaction is written down in permanent ink. It’s transparent—everyone can see it—and secure because no one can erase or alter it.

For example, let’s say you lend money to a friend. In the current system, you might rely on a bank or a written IOU to confirm the transaction. With blockchain, that agreement is recorded on a digital ledger for everyone to see, ensuring neither party can change the terms later.

The Open Network (TON) Blockchain: Built for the Future

Not all blockchains are the same. Some are slow, costly, or difficult to scale. That’s where The Open Network (TON) stands out. Imagine it as a highway built for high-speed traffic, ensuring you get to your destination quickly without delays.

TON is optimized for fast, low-cost transactions, making it perfect for real-world applications like payments, contracts, and even crypto trading. This efficiency is why platforms like STON.fi chose TON as their foundation.

Meet STON.fi: A Gateway to Decentralized Finance

If you’ve traded cryptocurrency before, you might be familiar with centralized exchanges like Binance or Coinbase. These platforms act as middlemen, holding your funds and charging fees for their services. It’s convenient but comes at the cost of control—you don’t fully own your assets.

STON.fi changes the game. It’s a decentralized exchange (DEX) built on the TON blockchain, meaning you maintain full control of your funds. Transactions happen directly between users, secured by the blockchain. It’s like trading directly with someone at a farmers’ market, without needing a cashier or payment processor.

But STON.fi isn’t just for trading. It also offers opportunities to earn passive income. By providing liquidity—essentially lending your assets to the platform—you can earn a share of the transaction fees. Think of it as renting out a spare room in your home and collecting rent every month.

Why Should You Care About Decentralized Finance

Decentralized finance (DeFi) might sound technical, but its goal is simple: give people more control over their money. In today’s world, banks and financial institutions act as gatekeepers. They decide who gets loans, how much interest you earn, and even how quickly you can access your funds.

DeFi eliminates these middlemen. It’s like having a direct line to your money, 24/7, without needing anyone’s permission. Whether you’re investing, saving, or earning, DeFi puts you in the driver’s seat.

STON.fi takes this concept and makes it accessible. With features like token swaps, liquidity pools, and user-friendly interfaces, it’s designed for both beginners and experienced users.

Getting Started: A Beginner-Friendly Approach

If all of this sounds overwhelming, don’t worry. Like learning any new skill, the best way to understand Web3 and DeFi is to start small and explore. Open an account on STON.fi, try a simple transaction, or read about how liquidity pools work.

Think of it like learning to drive. At first, it’s intimidating—so many buttons, rules, and potential mistakes. But once you start practicing, it becomes second nature. Web3 is no different. With a little patience and curiosity, you’ll soon see how it fits into your life.

The Bigger Picture: Why Web3 Matters

Web3 isn’t just about technology; it’s about empowerment. It’s about creating a world where individuals have more control over their data, finances, and online interactions.

Picture a future where you can send money to a friend in another country instantly and without fees. Or where artists and creators can sell their work directly to fans without losing a cut to intermediaries. That’s the promise of Web3—it’s a more inclusive, fair, and efficient way of doing things.

Final Thoughts: Taking the First Step

The transition to Web3 is already happening, and platforms like STON.fi are leading the charge. Whether you’re a seasoned crypto enthusiast or just curious about what’s next, there’s never been a better time to explore.

Remember, you don’t have to understand every technical detail to get started. Take small steps, ask questions, and stay open to learning. The future of the internet is being built right now, and you have the chance to be part of it.

Web3 isn’t just a trend—it’s a revolution. And like any revolution, the earlier you get involved, the more opportunities you’ll have to shape it. So, what are you waiting for? The future is yours to explore.

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A guitar pedalboard allows a performer to create a ready-to-use chain of multiple pedals to achieve certain types of sounds. Signal chain order: tuner, compressor, octave generator, wah-wah pedal, overdrive, distortion, fuzz, EQ and tremolo.

""An effects unit, effects processor, or effects pedal is an electronic device that alters the sound of a musical instrumentor other audio source through audio signal processing. Common effects include distortion/overdrive, often used with electric guitar in electric blues and rock music; dynamic effects such as volume pedals and compressors, which affect loudness; filters such as wah-wah pedals and graphic equalizers, which modify frequency ranges; modulation effects, such as chorus, flangers and phasers; pitcheffects such as pitch shifters; and time effects, such as reverb and delay, which create echoing sounds and emulate the sound of different spaces. Most modern effects use solid-state electronics or digital signal processors. Some effects, particularly older ones such as Leslie speakers and spring reverbs, use mechanical components or vacuum tubes. Effects are often used as stompboxes, typically placed on the floor and controlled with footswitches. They may also be built into guitar amplifiers, instruments (such as the Hammond B-3 organ), tabletop units designed for DJs and record producers, and rackmounts, and are widely used as audio plug-ins in such common formats as VST, AAX, and AU. ..."

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