How Music Works, Using Ruby

Explore the fascinating world of music and sound engineering through the lens of Ruby programming in this RailsConf 2022 talk. Delve into the science behind music, from the physics of sound waves to the intricacies of digital audio processing. Learn how to reproduce industry-standard sound engineering techniques using Ruby code. Discover the evolution of recorded audio and its impact on music consumption. Gain insights into key concepts such as pitch, digital audio representation, sound synthesis, mixing, and compression. Uncover the methods used by sound engineers to enhance recorded music and implement these techniques programmatically. Perfect for developers interested in the intersection of music, technology, and Ruby programming.

Intro
Presentation Overview
What is music
follicles
pitch
history
what is digital audio
digital audio code
making sound
mixing
compression