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Rebuilding My Piezo Signal Path for Accurate Acoustic Analysis
After tracing brittle transients and missing bass to piezo impedance mismatch, I researched buffering solutions and mapped my signal path. This field note documents the investigation, measurements, and hardware choices behind pursuing accurate steel tongue drum analysis—before the new preamp even arrives. Read More
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Trust, Art, and the Machine
AI music isn’t just changing how songs are made—it’s changing who we think is making them. As virtual performers emerge, the real conflict becomes trust, authorship, and narrative, not sound, forcing us to rethink what it means to connect with an artist. Read More
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Roland Digital Piano (FP-30X)
The Roland FP-30X is an 88-key weighted digital piano chosen for realistic feel, MIDI connectivity, and high-quality sound. It bridges traditional piano technique with modern learning software, turning a living room into a flexible practice studio. Read More
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Laguna Electric Guitar: LE122
A Laguna electric guitar became my gateway into gamified music learning, from early note-recognition software to Rocksmith’s adaptive practice system. Chasing real musicianship over plastic controllers, I explored punk and new-wave songs while navigating gear, software, and sore wrists. Read More