Is there an instrument or gadget that will allow me to produce multiple tones of specified frequency simultaneously? [more inside]
posted by shazzam on Jul 30, 2009 - 12 answers

I want to produce a continuous synth tone from a sample of my own voice. [more inside]
posted by cmoj on Apr 21, 2009 - 3 answers

Looking for a flash exercise/game or some way to train my ear to recognizing tone so that I can be a better transcriber. I'm currently researching two tonal languages and I need a way to practice/improve on my skills so that my data is more complete. I don't want to devote a lot of time to this, maybe a few hours. Are there any tools out there that can help me? [more inside]
posted by iamkimiam on Mar 4, 2009 - 6 answers

What is Jack Bauer's cell phone ring tone? [more inside]
posted by miraimatt on Mar 2, 2009 - 15 answers

Does formatted text convey a certain tone of voice to you? My not-really-thought-out take is that bold text is loud, italic text is clearly enunciated, & ALL CAPS TEXT is slow, loud, & monotone. Am I alone?
posted by Pronoiac on Jan 30, 2009 - 31 answers

Is it possible to change the message notification tone in gchat? [more inside]
posted by [NOT HERMITOSIS-IST] on Jul 8, 2008 - 3 answers

12tone Music: I need a little help regarding Alban Berg's Violin Concerto [more inside]
posted by freddymetz on Apr 22, 2008 - 1 answer

What can I do at home to improve my butt and thighs in a very short time? Even slight improvements are better than nothing... [more inside]
posted by ohdeanna on Nov 6, 2007 - 21 answers

Does anyone know what Arthur Russell is singing at the beginning of "Tone Bone Kone?" I love the sound of that opening and feel a strong attachment to it but I have no idea what he is saying. [more inside]
posted by Bengston on Oct 6, 2007 - 3 answers

Some sound design questions to follow up on this golden moldy oldie... [more inside]
posted by Blazecock Pileon on Sep 17, 2007 - 14 answers

Generating pure sound tones at a specific power level, for recording to a CD... [more inside]
posted by Blazecock Pileon on Apr 17, 2007 - 17 answers

Any information on the ambient tone that seems to emanate from many casino slot machine halls? It seems to be consistent from casino to casino, and I can't tell if it comes from the combined sounds of the machines, or if it is an underlying tone.
posted by pt68 on Mar 26, 2007 - 9 answers

Why do people's voices on NPR sound so dramatically different from those on any other radio station? [more inside]
posted by kaytwo on Feb 19, 2007 - 33 answers

I'm looking for a simple, focused set of exercises I can do to tone up and reduce flab in my chest, arms, and stomach. [more inside]
posted by medpt on Oct 9, 2006 - 16 answers

Why do people's voices lower as they age? [more inside]
posted by Ms Snit on Jun 30, 2006 - 10 answers

TypeFilter: What specific typeface is used on most touch tone phone buttons? Is there a comparable free version out there? [more inside]
posted by linklog on Jun 1, 2006 - 3 answers

What is the best way to muffle the tone on my drums? [more inside]
posted by BradNelson on Apr 17, 2006 - 11 answers

What is the word for...when someone speaks in a different accent or tone to depict the fact that they are not totally committed to what they are saying (either for amusement or fear of reprisal)? [more inside]
posted by pettins on Mar 28, 2006 - 20 answers

Neotones: As I understand it, a note is not a pure frequency but a combination of a prominent frequency and various overtones, which are multiples of the fundamental frequency, of diminishing contribution. Is there a device, that can generate alienesque tones, where one can freely manipulate the various overtones?
posted by Gyan on Mar 28, 2005 - 13 answers

My CRT monitor puts out a high-pitched whine that changes tone depending on certain conditions of which I'm not familiar with (in other words, the tone fluctuates). It's not overly loud but it's definitely noticeable - it's quite irritating. It used to do this about a year ago then stopped only to start again last week. Anybody know why it's happening and how to stop it?
posted by ashbury on Nov 18, 2004 - 10 answers

Gearheads and axe-masters, hear my plea: I want to go from a standard Strat to an ideal guitar in an affordable and sensible manner. [more inside]
posted by cortex on Oct 6, 2004 - 13 answers

I want to tone my abs. [MI] [more inside]
posted by Yelling At Nothing on May 14, 2004 - 8 answers

So I am in a band, and I usually play through a Carvin DC-127T guitar, through a Zoom1010 effects processor and then directly into a PA system. I need help with the tone, however. [more inside] [more inside]
posted by lazaruslong on Apr 8, 2004 - 13 answers