ALBUM NOTES: PINK FLOYD’S THE WALL
When rock fans debate the best concept album, the best rock opera, or the best live tour, Pink Floyd’s The Wall always rises to the top. One of Pink Floyd’s greatest albums, The Wall tells the story of a traumatized rockstar falling apart at the seams and attempting to protect his fragile psyche with a […]
PRODUCTION NOTES: PORTISHEAD’S DUMMY
Although Portishead weren’t the first group to explore the sonic territory that would become known as trip-hop (that honor goes to their peers in Massive Attack), the Bristol, UK-based group is now practically synonymous with the genre. And it all began 25 years ago, when the trio of DJ and sampling guru Geoff Barrow, guitarist […]
THE ART OF PRODUCING TECHNO MUSIC: A DETAILED GUIDE
Techno music, known for its repetitive beats, hypnotic rhythms, and synthetic sounds, has become one of the most influential genres in the electronic dance music (EDM) scene. Emerging from the underground clubs of Detroit in the 1980s, techno is characterized by its emphasis on rhythm, futuristic sound design, and a deep, immersive atmosphere. Producing techno […]
MASTERING SIGNAL FLOW: HERE IT COMES & THERE IT GOES
Knowing how sound travels through a system provides added understanding about how it works as well as helping to quickly find the source of problems. Growing up in a 100-year-old home, I learned how to fix plumbing problems. One lesson was tracing all the pipes in the basement so I could tell which pipes […]
LEARNING A NEW INSTRUMENT AS AN ADULT
When we think of beginner music lessons, we often picture kids whose feet can’t quite reach the piano pedals or the smiley face stickers little ones put on their violins. But learning a new instrument isn’t just for kids! Read on as we break down picking up a new instrument as an adult, the benefits […]
HOW PLAYING AN INSTRUMENT IMPROVES YOUR HEALTH & WELLNESS
You might have noticed that creating music makes you feel good, but have you ever wondered why? Scientists have found that playing an instrument or singing has a direct impact on natural healing processes throughout the brain and body. Let’s take a closer look at the positive impact music can have on the health and […]
THE FAQ
Welcome to Rate My Tone! This FAQ will feature notes & answers to questions we get. We’ll keep updating this post with anything share-worthy. If you have any questions, suggestions or feedback – send them over. We’d love to hear from you. 1. Desktop vs Mobile – Rate My Tone was designed for desktop use. I personally have it loaded on the […]
THE 10 MOST DEPRESSING ROCK SONGS OF ALL TIME
Every great rock song is usually based on positive energy. When the first rock artists were coming up, like Chuck Berry and Little Richard, the name of the game was to make the most high-energy rock song you could, mostly centred around having a good time at a party. However, once the genre started to […]
REVERB: COMPONENTS AND CONSIDERATIONS
Each reverb is built from distinguishable components: the direct signal, first reflection, early reflections and the reverb tail. These all carry different information that we then perceive. We want to show you why reverb isn’t just a pretty effect but rather, it is something crucial to our perception. As well, we will explain what you […]