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Jul 2024
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The Sound of Apple: Tritones, Chords & O...

DALLAS TAYLOR
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Over the last few decades, Apple has produced some of the most recognizable sounds ever made. In this episode, the Apple design team pulls back the curtain on their sound design philosophy and process, from the evolution of the classic “Tritone” alert, to the surprising origins of the Apple Watch sounds, to the inspiration behind the latest notification tone ... Show More
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