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Digital Sound: Variable Speeds with same pitch: How?

candyhammer — Thu, 28 May 2009 14:44:11 -0800

many programs and devices have a function that slows down or speeds up audio without changing the pitch. my rockheaded layman's theory on illustrating how this must be done is that it divides the whole audio track into something like audio pixels that are so short that they can be shortened without actually removing any of the details that you're hearing-- it's just you're hearing every small detail for less of an amount of time (likewise with slower speed, it lengthens the amount of time that you hear every of those little "audio pixels" so that it is twice as slow). my question for the hive is:

whether anyone knows what that process is called, or what of any number of names it has;

what is a more sophisticated explanation of the way that effect functions (or, 'an accurate explanation', as the case may be, though I think my theory is pretty sound, again, in terms of telling it like a four-year-old would understand rather than examining and presenting the finer points for whatever the process consists of);

and lastly, whether there are any interesting articles, resources, or discussions about it, especially regarding its introduction to the sound production/editing world and its early days in use.

High Speed Internet In Chicago?

AceRock — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:14:35 -0800

High speed internet in Chicago? I'm moving on the 1st, and my new apartment building is not wired up for RCN. I loathe Comcast, and so I am looking for alternatives to provide me with high speed internet access in my new place. Anybody have any recommendations? How is AT&T's DSL? How is Speakeasy nowadays? Any other options I'm not even aware of?

High speed ISP in Muskoka

ParsonWreck — Sat, 06 May 2006 08:57:11 -0800

What are my options for high-speed internet in the Muskoka area? Specifically, the area around Gloucester Pool (about half way between Midland and Parry Sound.)

I know about Candlelight, but their installation charge ($350) is a little steep. I recently discovered iFido, and while the service is only offered in Cumberland, it got me wondering if there are any ISPs offering (or planning to offer) the same service in Muskoka.

Has anyone found a cheaper way to get high speed access in this area?

What to do w/ a bitchin' fast internet connection.

Item — Wed, 07 Sep 2005 12:18:06 -0800

My new apartment in New York City came equipped with a built-in ethernet internet connection. So far, I've maxed out at just over 1 meg a second, though that's only happened a few times. Besides downloading media via bittorrent and p2p, what recreational net activities should I take advantage of? What's the best way that I can 'speed test' my top d/l speed? Also, any guesses on what type of connection I likely have? T1? T3? How would I find this out without bothering my landlord? I live in housing owned by Columbia University, in case anyone's wondering, and the connection's included with our rent.

I'll stop bragging now.

Know any super-high speed lyrics, especially educational ones?

Ironwolf — Mon, 17 Jan 2005 03:18:45 -0800

[RapidFireLyricsFilter] I love songs that are catchy, clever, witty, and possibly educational. But I love them even more if their lyrics clip along at such an alacritous speed that it takes many listenings and hours of practice to sing along, if indeed it's even possible. Any recommendations for great, high-SPM (syllables-per-minute) songs?

What is the very cheapest way to get high-speed internet in the Sunset district of SF?

louigi — Thu, 26 Aug 2004 12:25:26 -0800

What is the very cheapest way to get high-speed internet in the Sunset district of SF? In our place in Montreal we pay 40/month Canadian, and I know there are cheaper plans. Everything I could find in SF is at least 45 USD/month and generally more, unless you have a cable connection. My sis just moved there, has a very low budget and no cable connection. Thoughts?

Broadband connection options?

luriete — Fri, 06 Aug 2004 09:43:25 -0800

This has been asked before but the answers I need are a bit more specific. I bought my home (1920s bungalow) here in Sacramento 3 years ago, and the previous owners had DSL - in fact the DSL port in the house is exactly where I need/want my broadband connection to be. So - I just got an Airport Express card for my powerbook and a Airport Extreme basestation: do I want DSL or cablemodem? I use satellite for TV, not cable, and am not going to switch any time soon, so bundles are out. I am not going to run a website and need no static IP. Insanely high speed is not necessary, just something a hell of a lot faster than my current 56k. Prices? Service? Will SBC give me a deal on DSL since the install is already in place?