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  1. Comment on Does spatial audio actually improve music to you? in ~music

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    I do research in immersive audio, and I have this feature firmly turned off. The tracking is pretty good, but it's coming from a set of bluetooth earphones so it's never going to feel or have the...

    I do research in immersive audio, and I have this feature firmly turned off. The tracking is pretty good, but it's coming from a set of bluetooth earphones so it's never going to feel or have the impact of the real thing. Real playback of spacial audio is awe inspiring, it can be freakishly convincing and very immersive. The Apple version, whether it's how they're simulating it (or just the lack of bass response/driver accuracy/individualised HRTFs/room simulation/weird implementation) just doesn't carry that over.

    15 votes

  2. Comment on Are modern iPhones unusable without a case? in ~comp

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    I haven't used a case since I bought my 15 pro about a year and a half ago. People comment on it being scary, but I've dropped it, I regularly take it climbing, and I've yet to see more than some...

    I haven't used a case since I bought my 15 pro about a year and a half ago. People comment on it being scary, but I've dropped it, I regularly take it climbing, and I've yet to see more than some scratches on the side. I have friends with cases and the front glass smashed, I'd be intrigued to see if there's data on how much a case helps in that regard. I don't have much issue with accidental touches either.

    3 votes

  3. Comment on Is Nebula worth it? in ~tech

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    Have a $30 subscription, can confirm it lasts forever.

    Have a $30 subscription, can confirm it lasts forever.

    5 votes

  4. Comment on Max Martin has the most No. 1s among music producers in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, surpassing George Martin in ~music

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    Musician here. Harmonically, you're right - chord progressions in popular music are often very similar, mostly because of their simplicity and reliance on clear voice leading to be catchy....

    Musician here. Harmonically, you're right - chord progressions in popular music are often very similar, mostly because of their simplicity and reliance on clear voice leading to be catchy. Melodically though, note order isn't as solved - there's a huge number of possible orders, combine that with note length, and you get into the billions.

    I'm curious as to where the "most music uses samples from the 60s" idea originates. Many producers, including those behind songs with billions of streams, use sample packs much newer than this - because they're higher quality and music production has changed in the last 60 years. This isn't even considering Splice, a collection of royalty free samples that has dominated the industry in the last few years. I guess you could be referencing the Amen Break which is the most used sample?

    2 votes

  5. Comment on We played a 96-hour game of capture the flag across Japan | Jet Lag: The Game in ~hobbies

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    Absolutely loved this season (and continues to be a big part of why I pay for Nebula in the first place), and the podcast is really fun extra content. side note, I help run Jet Lag: The Discord,...

    Absolutely loved this season (and continues to be a big part of why I pay for Nebula in the first place), and the podcast is really fun extra content. side note, I help run Jet Lag: The Discord, if anyone is a fan and would like to join.

    5 votes

  6. Comment on As a cis het white male, how do I better understand trans and trans issues? in ~lgbt

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    One of my favourite queer channels has to be Rowan Ellis who does great deep dives into queer media, and I think that'll give you a great portal into the queer community. She's also written a book...

    One of my favourite queer channels has to be Rowan Ellis who does great deep dives into queer media, and I think that'll give you a great portal into the queer community. She's also written a book if that interests you, but I believe it's more advertised to queer women rather than people outside of the community.

    7 votes

  7. Comment on What are some Minecraft content creators that you enjoy watching? in ~games

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    I wholeheartedly second Etho - often his videos feel like a warm hug and the life advice is helpful too.

    I wholeheartedly second Etho - often his videos feel like a warm hug and the life advice is helpful too.

    4 votes