How Musical Instruments Work

How will we send memes when the world ends? This week, Oz and Karah recap the first ever World Humanoid Robot Games – the Olympics for Androids. Then, Oz explains why the US might be putting secret tracking devices inside shipments of advanced microchips. Karah explains a texting ... Show More

This week we go on a romantic getaway for people who are in love with AI. Karah talks with Sam Apple, an author and journalist who wrote an article for Wired about a couples retreat he organized for people with AI companions. We’ll discuss how the weekend unfolded, whether AI rom ... Show More

Is technology actually good for older people? This week, Oz and Karah explore the French palace of Versailles by talking to a statue-turned-chatbot. Then, Oz gives an update on Apple’s new make-or-break Siri overhaul. Karah weighs whether everyday use of technology is rotting our ... Show More

How much is music a part of your life? Do you play any musical instruments? Did you use to play any when you were younger? Have fun in this musical episode (we even play some!) and learn more about the instruments we play and played in the past, what we think about them, our favo ... Show More

Few musical instruments are as associated with American music and culture as the saxophone, but it's origins go back to 19th century Belgian instrument maker's Parisian shop. Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick explore in this episode of Invention.  Learn more about your ad-choices at ... Show More

Piano, Drums, The Recorder are just some of the things we can TRY to play. Plus Kathleen was CRAZY at band camp! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

A Musical Time Machine for the Brain: What is music doing to our perception of time? It seems to transport us to the past. It speeds things up and slows things down. And just how do others exploit these qualities to manipulate us? Find out in this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mi ... Show More

From Intelligent Dance Music to Auto Tune, electronic music is everywhere, but what's really happening in the musical space shared by humans and machines? Join Robert and Julie as they discuss the authenticity, creativity and future of electronic music. Learn more about your ad-c ... Show More

Achieving an exceptional sound in your mixes begins with selecting the right microphone for each instrument but how do you really capture the true brilliance of every note in your music. In this episode, Xylo chats with award-winning audio engineer and Shure Incorporated Product ... Show More

Have you ever wondered why a guitar sounds different from a violin? Or why a banjo is twangy and a cello is mellow? Then this episode is for you! Join Molly and co-host Ellie as they explore the ear-tickling world of string sounds! Together, they’ll learn about sound waves, and v ... Show More

From electric guitars to samplers to drum machines and beyond, the music we love is only possible thanks to the technology used to create it. In many ways, the history of popular music is really a history of technological innovation. In this episode, we partnered with BandLab to ... Show More

Do you play a musical instrument? Did you take any classes on musical instruments in school? Which musical instrument do you like? What instrument would you like to play? How easy would it be to learn to play a musical instrument without a teacher? Tune in and have a great day! - ... Show More

Mes chers camarades, bien le bonjour ! Vous êtes-vous déjà demandés à quoi ressemblaient la musique et les instruments de musique dans l’Antiquité ou au début du Moyen Âge ? Comment les fabriquait-on ? Étaient-ils forts différents de ceux d’aujourd’hui ? Même si la musique est tr ... Show More