SONISTIC
Your guide to sound — audio gear, sound design, and the calculators every creator needs.
From immersive sound and sound design to audio gear, recording, editing, and acoustics, Sonistic explores the whole world of sound — and pairs free hands-on audio calculators with practical guides and a richly illustrated museum. Listen closer, create better.
Audio Calculators & Tools
Free tools for anyone working with sound — BPM tempo calculator, delay time calculator, MIDI note frequency converter, sample rate & bit depth calculator, audio file size calculator, and DJ mix harmonic key calculator.
BPM Tempo Calculator
Convert a tempo in BPM into the millisecond length of a beat, a bar, and every note value so you can sync delays, LFOs, and automation to the grid
Delay Time Calculator
Turn your tempo into tempo-synced delay times in milliseconds and Hz for straight, dotted, and triplet notes — perfect rhythmic echoes every time
MIDI Note Frequency Converter
Convert between MIDI note numbers, note names, and frequencies in Hz with an adjustable A4 reference for sound design and tuning
Sample Rate & Bit Depth Calculator
See the uncompressed PCM data rate and file size for any sample rate, bit depth, channel count, and duration to budget storage and bandwidth
Audio File Size Calculator
Estimate an audio file's size from uncompressed PCM settings or a compressed bitrate and duration to plan exports and uploads
DJ Mix Harmonic Key Calculator
Enter a track's Camelot code to find every harmonically compatible key for smooth, in-key DJ transitions and mashups
Sound & Audio Museum
Wander an immersive museum of the gear that shaped modern sound — legendary synthesizers, drum machines, and samplers, the studio and performance gear, and the microphones, speakers, and recorders that capture and play it all, each in its own gallery, so you can get to know the machines behind the sound: how they look, how they work, and what made them iconic.
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Fresh guides on sound design, audio gear, recording and editing, acoustics, sound therapy, mixing, and music production.
The Sonic Frontier: Transforming Soundscapes Through Innovative Audio Applications
The Sonic Frontier: Transforming Soundscapes Through Innovative Audio Applications In an era where sound is both art and technology, the world of audio applications has evolved beyond mere entertainment. From…
The Harmonious Fusion: Mastering Audio Integration in Modern Soundscapes
The Harmonious Fusion: Mastering Audio Integration in Modern Soundscapes In an era where sound is both art and technology, mastering audio integration has become essential for creators, engineers, and enthusiasts…
The Sonic Tapestry: Unraveling the Art of Immersive Sound Design
The Sonic Tapestry: Unraveling the Art of Immersive Sound Design In an age where audio is no longer confined to static speakers or headphones, immersive sound has emerged as a…
The Sonic Tapestry: Exploring Immersive Audio Experiences in Modern Life
The Sonic Tapestry: Exploring Immersive Audio Experiences in Modern Life In an era where sound shapes our environments, from the hum of smart devices to the surround-sound theaters of our…
The Harmonious Healing: Exploring the Science and Artistry of Sound Therapy
The Harmonious Healing: Exploring the Science and Artistry of Sound Therapy In an era where mental health challenges are increasingly prevalent, sound therapy emerges as a compelling alternative for those…
The Art of Audio Editing: Mastering Soundscapes for Sonic Creativity
The Art of Audio Editing: Mastering Soundscapes for Sonic Creativity In an era where sound shapes experiences—from music production to podcast creation—audio editing stands as both science and art. Whether…
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Sound-design techniques, gear know-how, recording and editing tips, and acoustics and listening insights, plus a plain-language audio glossary — everything you need to dig deeper and work better with sound.
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