Kuon Complete Guides
Kuon Complete Guides
Five complete guides for audio engineers and musicians. Each article runs 3,500+ words with structured data, references, and FAQs.
DDP File: Complete Guide
The CD mastering industry standard format
The CD mastering industry-standard delivery format developed by US-based DCA Inc (founded 1988) and codified in 1989. Covers DDP 2.0 specifications, the PQ sheet, HOFA / Sequoia / WaveLab support, and Kuon's world-first browser-based DDP PLAYER.
DSD File: Complete Guide
The heart of SACD and high-resolution audio
A high-resolution audio format using 1-bit ΔΣ modulation, jointly developed by Sony and Philips and launched as SACD on May 21, 1999 in Japan with the Sony SCD-1. Covers DSD64 / 128 / 256 / 512, .dsf vs .dff, and temporal resolution comparisons with PCM.
Browser Audio Technology: A Complete Survey
Web Audio API, WebAssembly, and the state of the art
Audio processing techniques delivered in the browser via Web Audio API (W3C, 2011) and WebAssembly (W3C-standardized, 2017). Includes AudioWorklet, SharedArrayBuffer, the File System Access API, and Kuon's world-first features.
Solfège: Complete Guide
The foundations of music education
The integrated tradition of sight-singing, ear training, and music theory, from Guido d'Arezzo in the 11th century to today. Covers fixed-do vs movable-do, Coleübungen, Concone, Japanese conservatory entrance exam preparation, and self-study methodologies.
Music Theory Self-Study: The Complete Guide
Where to start, how not to quit
A systematic self-study path from fundamentals through advanced. Covers 12-TET, 24 major + 24 minor = 48 keys, T/D/S functional harmony, 5 species of counterpoint, recommended books, and the free Kuon Journal.
How to Record with an Audio Interface
Browser recording, ASIO, and direct monitoring
What ASIO actually is, why browser recording does not need it, how direct monitoring — the industry-standard solution — works, and the three voice-call effects to disable for music. The methodology of professional recording sessions, systematically explained.