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Technical articles, linked to the Hearwise games that train what they explain.

Mastering · 1 min read
Why you should always compare at equal loudness
A louder sound seems better. Understand this bias and how to guard against it in mixing and mastering.
November 5, 2026
Ear Training · 1 min read
Learning frequencies: the octave method
Recognising a frequency by ear can be learned. A progressive method, from region to octave.
November 5, 2026
Mixing · 1 min read
Frequency masking, the main cause of muddy mixes
Why an instrument disappears when another plays, and how to give it back its place without turning it up.
November 5, 2026