Chapter 1
The Meaning Behind the Music
Chapter 2
The Art of Sound Engineering
Chapter 3
A Visual and Chart Phenomenon
Ch 2 · The Art of Sound Engineering
diego Pink Floyd Dark Side Sound
Studio magic, studio magic, built this soundscape, epic and new!
diego Discover how sound engineers use spatial audio layering to create immersive 3D experiences. Explore our infographic on binaural sound and audio design.
diego Discover how early sound designers created legendary cosmic sounds by hand-splicing physical magnetic tape. Explore the art of analog electronic music.
Glossary
stereo panning (noun)
The technique of shifting sound between the left and right speakers to create a sense of space or movement. It’s what makes the footsteps in Pink Floyd’s 'On the Run' feel like they are literally racing from one side of your headphones to the other.
The technique of shifting sound between the left and right speakers to create a sense of space or movement. It’s what makes the footsteps in Pink Floyd’s 'On the Run' feel like they are literally racing from one side of your headphones to the other.
Fun Fact
Sonic Engineering: Alan Parsons recorded real antique clocks at a shop to create the iconic "Time" intro, perfectly layering the sounds using physical tape loops.
diego See the physical tape loops used by Pink Floyd to create iconic sound effects for their masterpiece album, The Dark Side of the Moon.
Glossary
tape loop (noun)
A segment of magnetic tape spliced into a circle to create repeating sounds. This hands-on technique birthed the iconic rhythmic clinking of coins that opens the track Money.
A segment of magnetic tape spliced into a circle to create repeating sounds. This hands-on technique birthed the iconic rhythmic clinking of coins that opens the track Money.