The "Sound Argument" begins in Kingston, Jamaica, circa 1968. What started as a technical accident—an engineer leaving out a vocal track—evolved into a high-art form. Dub proved that the "version" (the instrumental B-side) could be superior to the original.
The "Sound Argument" concludes that the engineer (the Dubmaster) is the true modern composer. By manipulating the faders in real-time, the engineer ensures that no two "Dub plates" are ever the same. Mixing is a live performance. (Dub) 10 : A Sound Argument
🔊 Dub is more than a sub-genre of Reggae. It is a mathematical and emotional exploration of sound. By stripping away the superficial layers of a song, Dub reveals the "riddim"—the heartbeat of the music. It is a sound argument for the power of less being more. If you’d like to expand this further, An analysis of its influence on modern EDM . The "Sound Argument" begins in Kingston, Jamaica, circa 1968
The "10" in our argument represents the ten-octave range of human hearing, but specifically focuses on the lowest two. A sound argument for Dub is a physical one. Low-frequency oscillations (LFOs) are not just heard; they are felt. The "Sound Argument" concludes that the engineer (the
It utilizes silence and "drop-outs" to create psychological tension. II. The Physics of the Frequency