Re: [microsound] talk about supersonic signals and distortion

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I don't know much about the technical side (what soundcards/monitors/etc
are best) but I have experimented with super and sub-sonic waves.  I find
that people's reactions to it vary widely.  Some people do not even notice
them, some people have very strong reactions.  Physiology varies widely
from person to person when it comes to the edges of our abilities.  Most
people can hear 440Hz but when you go really hi or really low, I think the
percentage drops.

I personally find such sounds to have great emotional tone.  With acoustic
instruments there are partials that we cannot hear but somehow add to the
presence of the instrument.

As far as sub-sonic goes, be careful.  Very high amplitude sub-sonics can
be dangerous.  They're fun tho.  Being able to feel sound and not hear it.

Those of us who do a lot of randomization with sound may be using extreme
frequencies and not even know it.

I know it has a strong effect on me, can't speak for others.

Bill Jarboe wrote:
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> Hey Kids,
>
>   I was reading an interview with Rupert Neve and it brought to mind
> different theories about the audio spectrum above 20,000hz , especially in
> regards to the psychological effects on the listener.
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>  -almost seems to me that there is a sort of 'uber-music which happens in
> studios with the highest resolution gear , cleanest signal paths and so
> forth and the commercial products as they reach most consumers are a sort
> of
> 'dross' or simulcrum of a more pure and less frustrating experience .
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>  I'm curious how list members feel about such things , experiences with
> sub
> and supersonics , whether 24/192 digital audio is a good idea . I'm
> interested in how people view obsession and detachment in regards to
> actual
> sound.
>
>   Nothing really new , I know. My views are always changing on the subject
> and I'm wondering it this is the case with other electronic musicians.
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>                          thank you ,
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>                                 Bill
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> http://www.prosoundweb.com/chat_psw/transcripts/rupert.shtml
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