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	Digital sound revolution - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Digital sound revolution refers to the adoption of digital audio technology during the 1980s.
		These audio signals were then processed with analogue filters and effects; a good example of this is the MOS Technology 6581/8580 SID chip which was used in the Commodore 64.
		The first computer to feature a digital sound processor was the Commodore Amiga released in 1985.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Digital_sound_revolution (220 words)

	Digital Revolution - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In multimedia applications, the digital revolution marked the transition from the storage of information on fixed material objects dedicated to specific purposes (books for words, phonograph records or audio cassettes for sound, film for images), to the storage of all information in a binary digital format, which is readily stored on a variety of media.
		Underlying the digital revolution was the development of the digital electronic computer, the personal computer, and particularly the microprocessor with its steadily increasing performance (as described by Moore's law), which enabled computer technology to be embedded into a huge range of objects from cameras to personal music players.
		The digital revolution helped usher in a new age of mass surveillance, generating a range of new civil and human rights issues.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Digital_Revolution (1437 words)

	The Hindu : The digital revolution
		Digital sound in the cinema uses a six-track digital system such as DTS, which is designed to produce the best sound replication possible in a movie theatre.
		Sound emanates not only from the main speakers behind the screen but is also distributed to the surround speakers, thus giving the picture on the screen a definitive ambience.
		With digital sound, there is no loss no matter how many times it is transferred so that the sound on the hundredth day is the same as on the first day.
	www.hinduonnet.com /thehindu/mp/2002/10/03/stories/2002100300270100.htm (1474 words)

	Digital Radio - The Sound of the Future
		Digital radio is the transmission and reception of sound that has been processed using technology comparable to that used in compact disc (CD) players.
		In short, a digital radio transmitter processes sounds into patterns of numbers, or "digits"— hence the term "digital radio." In contrast, traditional analog radios process sounds into patterns of electrical signals that resemble sound waves.
		Digital radio reception is more resistant to interference, and eliminates many imperfections of analog radio transmission and reception.
	www.fcc.gov /cgb/consumerfacts/digitalradio.html (780 words)

	Musical Instrument Digital Interface - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Musical Instrument Digital Interface, or MIDI, is an industry-standard electronic communications protocol that defines each musical note in an electronic musical instrument such as a synthesizer, precisely and concisely, allowing electronic musical instruments and computers to exchange data in real time.
		Though modern computer sound cards are MIDI-compatible and capable of creating realistic instrument sounds, the fact that sound cards' MIDI synthesizers have historically produced sounds of dubious quality has tarnished the image of a computer as a MIDI instrument.
		The Open Sound Control or OSC protocol, developed by the same team, has been implemented in the well-known software synthesizer Reaktor and in other projects such as SuperCollider, Pure Data, Isadora, Max/MSP, Csound, and ChucK.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/MIDI (4062 words)

	Technology And Privacy: Musicians and Musical Instruments
		Sound created digitally on the computer lacks the musical awareness which is the contribution of the artist.
		One of the implications of digital music is that it is restricted in the freedom of creation because the produced sound is created based on a certain pitch and range while actual music created by artists can be manipulated.
		Digital music has become recognized as a phenomenon that produced a new genre of music in the hip-hop culture and is increasingly being recognized in the technology sector
	www.earlham.edu /~khalaba/blog/archives/004883.html (1021 words)

	Video_game_music
		This was due to the use of basic sine wave synthesis instead of FM Synthesis or digitized sound.
		The old machines in 1980s had sound chips that produced personal sounds (see: chiptune) that were not possible to hear anywhere else (the Atari XL is famous for its "metallic" bass-sounds).
		Games for the PC such as Republic: The Revolution (music composed by James Hannigan) and Command and Conquer: Generals (music composed by William Brown) have utilised sophisticated systems governing the flow of incidental music by stringing together short phrases based on the action on screen and the player's most recent choices.
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/v/vi/video_game_music.html (5240 words)

	Technology And Privacy: September 2005 Archives
		The creation of digitally produced sound was first featured by The Zodiac in their “Cosmic Sound” and then was adopted by many artists and groups such as the Beatles in their Album Abbey Road.
		This shift from traditional to digital creation of sound is redefining the meaning of a musician from being a person able to play an instrument to a person who is able to digitally manipulate sound.
		Digital music has become recognized as a new phenomenon that produced a new genre of music in the hip-hop culture and is exceedingly being recognized in the technology sector.
	www.earlham.edu /~khalaba/blog/archives/2005_09.html (3330 words)

	REVOLUTION
		The revolution also provides the correct 3 pole filter design, gated amplifer, accent and glide circuits which are all crucial to the TB303's sound.
		In addition to the original controls of the TB303, the Revolution also has a CV Modulation amount control which allows the filter's cutoff frequency to track either the internal control voltages generated by the Revolution's sequencer, or external control voltages may also be applied to modulate the filter.
		Although the Revolution's analog signal is mono, the DSP effects do provide movement through the stereo sound field, and appropriately we have provided a stereo master output, as well as a stereo headphone output using standard 1/4" jacks.
	www.future-retro.com /REVOLUTION.html (1209 words)

	Nick's Auditorium : the Digital Revolution
		During normal projection the digital data was not visible on the screen.
		Besides the digital audio track a standard SMTP Time Code track was included to provide synchronization between the sound and the picure and a computer could control peripherals like lights and curtains using the MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) control channel.
		As the digital soundtrack wasn't reliable, prints degrade anyway and hardware failures could occur, a second print, with analog sound, had to be kept ready at all times.
	users.telenet.be /nicks_auditorium/en/digital.html (1696 words)

	THD The Digital Revolution (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Digital numeration is at its clearest when the only possible signals are binary: on/off, yes/no, either/or, 0/1.
		Digitalization greatly increases the speed and reliability of information processing and transmission; it also lies behind the rapid convergence of what were once discrete systems -- television, telephones, computers – in a worldwide network of communications, the internet.
		The digital revolution is driven by a desire to replicate at distance or by means of computers experiences that we normally associate with face-to-face human encounters.
	www.thememorybank.co.uk /blog/THD%20The%20Digital%20Revolution.html (3886 words)

	MOS Technology SID Information - MOS Technology SID
		It was one of the first sound chips of its kind to be included in a home computer prior to the digital sound revolution.
		Each voice may be passed through a common digitally controlled analog filter with variable cut-off frequency and resonance, which is constructed with the aid of capacitors external to the circuit.
		Eventually this bug was found to be useful for producing a fourth voice of percussive sounds, digitized speech, and even short excerpts of digital recordings (the C64 lacked the memory capacity for full-length digital recordings of songs).
	www.inanot.com /Ina-Electronics_Topics_Me_-_N-/MOS_Technology_SID.html (1522 words)

	sfweekly.com \| News \| Sound and Vision
		Over the course of his 50-year career, Matthews has been at the forefront of the digital sound revolution, enabling everything from crystal-clear cell phone calls to laptop techno.
		While vinyl-collecting audiophiles still revere analog methodology, the digital domain is by far the dominant means for producing and reproducing sound.
		But his ability to generate sound on a computer as early as he did, with extremely slow equipment and no precedent whatsoever, is remarkable.
	www.sfweekly.com /issues/2002-03-13/music_1.html (855 words)

	PRESS RELEASE Sound Revolution Inc. (OTC BB: SRVN) Announces Robin Ram Appointed Director and Negotiating Digital Rights (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Sound Revolution also announces that it has commenced negotiations with an independent music distributor to obtain the rights to sell over 1,000,000 songs in digital format through its website www.charitytunes.com.
		Sound Revolution wholly owns Charity Tunes Inc., whose charitytunes.com, a music download website, is unique in its promotional partnerships between musical artists and charities.
		See Sound Revolution's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, Sound Revolution's recent Form 10-QSB and Form 10-KSB, which identify specific factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.
	www.marketwire.com /mw/release_html_b1?release_id=140021&tsource=3 (688 words)

	Video game music - One Language (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		These systems were also able to create some types of sounds with remarkable clarity, giving rise to a few tunes which many find enjoyable even in their original formats; the opening theme to the original Final Fantasy being a prime example.
		The Sega Genesis was a huge step forward in sound quality from previous systems, but still had a limited variety of sounds due to its use of FM synthesis.
		Games for the PC such as Republic: The Revolution (music composed by James Hannigan) have utilised sophisticated systems governing the flow of incidental music by stringing together short phrases based on the action on screen and the player's most recent choices.
	www.onelang.com /encyclopedia/index.php/Video_game_music (2243 words)

	Howstuffworks "How Movie Sound Works"
		And when we go to the theaters, we expect the sound to be as exciting and encompassing as the images on the screen.
		Sound in movies has come a long way.
		As early as 1889, Thomas Edison and his associates were experimenting with synchronizing sound to moving pictures.
	entertainment.howstuffworks.com /movie-sound.htm (204 words)

	Sound Cards - High End - M-Audio Revolution 7.1 for DAW - Digital Audio Workstation or HTPC
		M-Audio — one of the biggest names in the pro music industry — Revolution 7.1 packs all this advanced technology into a small PCI card that’s a breeze to install and use.
		Revolution 7.1 is the ultimate PCI solution providing output for up to seven speakers and a subwoofer, rivaling even the best movie theaters.
		Sound effects become so real that you’ll find yourself ducking to avoid bullets and low-flying planes.
	www.ramelectronics.net /html/revolution.html (579 words)

	Box Office Prophets: The Future is Digital
		Which is a shame, since I could have been ahead of the curve: Technicolor Digital announced plans to go into this field as part of their long-term survival strategy.
		In the very early 1990s, digital sound systems in theaters were a novelty.
		In large cities, there might be two or three screening rooms at most with the equipment to reproduce a digital soundtrack, and there were only a handful of films released with the digital soundtracks to play.
	www.boxofficeprophets.com /meek/thefutureisdigital-p2.asp (2027 words)

	musicangle.com - By Michael Fremer -- Music * Reviews * Audio * Sound * Vinyl... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Back in 1994, ten years into the "digital revolution," the editor of Tower Records's "Pulse" magazine, bravely commissioned me to write an article expressing my feelings about digital sound, ten years after the introduction of the compact disc.
		Recently, an executive at a major label told me, off the record of course, that workers at the company have noticed that they are not "into" the music as much as they used to be- not tapping their toes as much.
		If you think digital is "perfect", if you think a CD sounds identical to a mastertape-analogue or digital, if you believe that bullshit on the back of an AAD CD that says "The music on this compact disc was originally recorded on analogue equipment.
	www.musicangle.com /feat.php?id=106 (774 words)

	News in the Digital Age - Future
		New digital methods are revolutionizing the way journalists bring out news and information to the masses.
		“Digital VCRs” such as TiVo or ReplayTV already allow the viewer to watch what they want when they want but with the inclusion of the Internet, the interaction will be further deepened because they will have an impact on what is being broadcast to them.
		The digital age could prove to be a liability or a blessing for printed media.
	www.marist.edu /summerscholars/02/future.htm (1371 words)

	Surround Sound Explained (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Panasonic and Technics, both long known for incredible sound technology, are once again at the forefront of this revolution, providing you with various ways to recreate the surround sound experience in your own home.
		This amazing DTS technology is made for surround sound entertainment and has an encode/decode system that delivers six channels (sometimes referred to as 5.1) of master-quality audio.
		Like Dolby Digital, DTS requires an encoded source, such as DVD, and a decoder to convert the digital signals to analog audio, which are then sent to a suitable home theater receiver and speakers.
	www.panasonic.com /consumer_electronics/home_theater/surround.asp (461 words)

	HD Digital Radio \| DISCOVER IT! \| FAQ
		HD digital radio gives you an unprecedented range of new channels and formats plus your favorite local stations in crystal-clear digital sound.
		Because digital signals can carry more information, the digital radio revolution also means a wide variety of new programming and new formats on HD2 multicast channels.
		The digital radio revolution means a wide variety of new programming, new formats on HD2 multicast channels and display information.
	www.hdradio.com /faq.php (956 words)

	MOS Technology SID
		It was one of the last sound chips to be made for any home computer prior to the digital sound revolution.
		The SID is a mixed-mode integrated circuit featuring both digital and analog circuitry.
		Several utility cartridgess allowed the user to locate and save any part of C64 RAM containing SID sound data upon "freezing" the computer (stopping the running program in its tracks, allowing the user to examine and change memory, save parts of it, and restart the program).
	www.knowledgefun.com /book/m/mo/mos_technology_sid.html (1096 words)

	M-Audio Revolution 5.1 PCI Sound Card Introduced (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Revolution 5.1 also features low CPU usage, an important factor for lightning-fast visual response in gaming.
		Revolution 5.1 also brings DVD movies and games to life with up to 5.1 surround sound.
		Revolution 5.1 also incorporates SRS Circle Surround II that dynamically separates instruments, vocals, and even crowd noise to deliver larger-than-life virtual surround sound from normal stereo CDs or MP3s.
	www.audioholics.com /news/pressreleases/M-Audiorevolution51soundcard.php (756 words)

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		Today the growth of Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel digital sound systems has grown to 30,000 cinemas, and over 10 million homes.
		Digital word lengths are selectable from 8 to 24 bit.
		The PCM digital output is used to test consumer and professional digital audio equipment through S/PDIF coaxial and optical (Toslink), and AES/EBU balanced and unbalanced outputs.
	www.sencore.com /newsletter/Apr05/DAG5161intro.htm (1090 words)

	ukdigitalradio: Hereford joins the Digital Revolution
		Digital One Chief Executive, Quentin Howard says: “The digital radio revolution is picking up momentum day by day as more and more people discover the benefits of improved sound quality, interference free reception and an explosion in listening choice.
		Digital One operates the largest digital radio network in the world and broadcasts more national stations than the BBC.
		Digital One is a joint venture backed by GWR Group and NTL.
	www.ukdigitalradio.com /press/display.asp?id=47 (400 words)

	M-AUDIO - Revolution 7.1 - High-Definition 7.1 Surround Sound PCI Card
		Up to 7.1 surround sound output at high-definition 24-bit/192kHz fidelity insures that you’ll experience it all the way it was meant to sound—including streaming surround content from the Internet with Windows Media 9.
		Revolution 7.1 packs all this advanced technology into a small PCI card that’s a breeze to install and use.
		The exclusive M-Audio Surround Sound Edition of Wakeboarding Unleashed - available only with Revolution PCI cards and the Sonica Theater - is the first game optimized for surround sound on the Macintosh platform.
	www.m-audio.com /index.php?do=products.main&ID=0ed0405324041d8025a955aa6ae2db1c (254 words)

	Macworld: News: MWSF: M-Audio plans surround sound Revolution
		Audio and MIDI hardware maker M-Audio Inc. has released Revolution 7.1, which the company says is the first high-definition 7.1 surround sound card for Mac and PC systems that provides up to eight channels of professional 24-bit/192kHz audio with consumer-oriented features.
		Revolution 7.1 is targeted to users who want to play DVDs and music in surround sound, experience more realistic gaming, and record or mix their own music.
		Revolution 7.1, with 3D positional audio, is also designed with gamers in mind.
	www.macworld.com /news/2003/01/06/maudio/index.php?pf=1 (305 words)

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