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Mixed Signals @arbitersofsound.bsky.social · 2h

Think you're good at music trivia? Test your knowledge with our latest video, a music trivia game disguised as a video essay, as you try to find the connections between a series of songs Play along and let us know your score! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jr5n...

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A musical rabbit hole.

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Mixed Signals @arbitersofsound.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

There have been lots of things in the past discovered by accident, but none can claim to have been invented by a 12-year-old and changed the world. In this video we take a look at the invention of scratching and its impact on music youtu.be/NY8Y054UsZI

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How a 12-year-old changed music forever

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Mixed Signals @arbitersofsound.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Is Phil Collins the most handsome bald man of all time? Undoubtedly. Did he also help accidentally create one of the most iconic sounds of the 80s? Yes. You can watch the entire story on our latest video: youtu.be/rN9EZ_EspR0

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Mixed Signals @arbitersofsound.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Tomorrow between 3-5pm London time, we'll be live on Ceylan Göksel's show on Netil Radio to have a chat and play some tunes! Tune in if you can! www.netilradio.com

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Netil Radio

Real life radio from residents, shows and DJ’s with stories and anecdotes of lives spent in music.

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Mixed Signals @arbitersofsound.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

This week's video is about the Orchestra Hit, the ultimate 'impact' sample that found its way into many 80s and 90s genres, while also conquering other parts of the globe through certain technological developments. Check out the full story here! youtu.be/WXz2jwI5koM

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The most powerful sample EVER!

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Mixed Signals @arbitersofsound.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

In this video we are following the story of Apache, a Western-inspired tune in the 60s that was reworked in the 70s funk craze and eventually gave birth to hip-hop and got sampled in countless tracks from different genres, before becoming a meme again in the 90s and 2000s. youtu.be/MWa3aY8KHRc

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How this beat led to the invention of hip hop

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Mixed Signals @arbitersofsound.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

In our latest video we take a look at the history of the Hoover sound (which you definitely know!) From its origins as a joke preset on the Roland Alpha Juno, all the way to 90s rave music domination - and along the way we'll talk about its creator, the legend Eric Persing youtu.be/Pkh2KaFy5M0

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Mixed Signals @arbitersofsound.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

The Playstation 2 perfectly captures the zeitgeist of the late 1990s, from the box to the advertising, and even the console startup sound So in this video we'll be looking at how the startup sound is crafted, and what story it's trying to tell. youtu.be/XXDG1EN5f3w

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Mixed Signals @arbitersofsound.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

For the past 30 years, there has been an interesting technology on the rise that sits at the intersection between civil engineering and art - musical roads. In this video we explore what musical roads are, how they work, and show you examples from around the world youtu.be/_T32AWlkR1Q

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Mixed Signals @arbitersofsound.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

In our latest video we're taking a look at the the sound of nostalgia We take a brief look at the history of the chorus effect, from choirs and acoustic instruments to ADT, the Roland Jazz Chorus and the BOSS CE-1, and hopefully try to answer why it sounds so nostalgic. youtu.be/6HWkv-ZambM

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The Sound of Nostalgia

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Mixed Signals @arbitersofsound.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

How do you reduce commuter stress and improve safety in the world's busiest stations? You hire a jazz musician. 🎹 Our latest video explores the different types of Japanese train departure melodies, the composers behind them, and how they make public transport that much lovelier youtu.be/-KxQIEhsFQk

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The fascinating world of Japanese train melodies

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Mixed Signals @arbitersofsound.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

There are very few scream sound effects that can rival the popularity of the Wilhelm Scream. But the Howie Scream is one of those. In this video, we cover the origin of the Howie Scream and show you examples from movies, tv shows and games that made it a modern cultural staple youtu.be/aP8p8VC_Znw

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The other iconic scream you've definitely heard

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Mixed Signals @arbitersofsound.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

The Sony Playstation is a source of nostalgia for many who were kids in the 90s, and the startup sound in particular is a large part of that. So in our latest video, we look at the context that led to the creation of the sound, and examine its characteristics / function

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The story of the Sony Playstation 1 startup sound

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Mixed Signals @arbitersofsound.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Limp Bizkit are an easily hateable band But did you know that they used an audio illusion called the Tritone Paradox in one of their most famous riffs? Check out our latest video essay where we explain how: youtu.be/-rNBs6H1BMA

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How Limp Bizkit used an audio illusion to create this badass riff

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Mixed Signals @arbitersofsound.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

1 million! 😱 Our video about the Wilhelm Scream sound effect is our first ever video to hit 1M views, which is just an insane number, so thank you to everyone that watched! And for those who didn't catch it yet - check it out at the link below! youtu.be/h8RfKg0RFbM

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The most famous scream of all time

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Mixed Signals @arbitersofsound.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Have you ever cringed at the sound of your own voice on a recording? There are many psychological and physiological reasons for it, and that's the subject of our latest video, where we explain why you hate the sound of your own voice. Check it out here! youtu.be/0_uKMSkYcew

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Mixed Signals @arbitersofsound.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

In the first video of our new series called Music Recipes we show you how to cook up 2000s French House in the vein of Daft Punk, Modjo, and Stardust so watch as we turn the chopped samples and the tasty basslines, into a delicious French House beat! youtu.be/y-LAxMZ8wj0

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Music Recipes: French House

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Mixed Signals @arbitersofsound.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

The Wilhelm Scream is the most famous scream sound effect in history, having been used in over 400 movies and in this video, we're explaining its origins and what led to its rise in popularity to turn it into the legend it is today. youtu.be/h8RfKg0RFbM

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The most famous scream of all time

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Mixed Signals @arbitersofsound.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Were you ever scared of the THX sound as a kid? Or maybe you remember it just hurting your ears? Well there are reasons for it, so we made a video explaining why it makes you feel this way, check it out here:

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Why is the THX sound so loud and scary?

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Mixed Signals @arbitersofsound.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

The Mac startup sound: Love it or hate it, it's cemented its place in history as one of the most iconic sonic logos. And in our latest video we look at its origin story and analyse the sound to see why it's been so successful youtu.be/5t-F08szM2k

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Why is the Mac startup sound so successful?

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