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Emile Berliner's gramophone switched from cylinders to a flat disc format, which became the standard for audio storage and improved duplicability.

The compact cassette made music more portable and shareable than ever before, leading to the rise of personal audio devices and democratizing recording capabilities.

Thomas Edison's invention that first allowed for both recording and playback of sound on tinfoil cylinders, revolutionizing audio storage and entertainment industries.

With the introduction of microphones, amplifiers, and electric motors, recording fidelity vastly improved, leading to high-fidelity recordings and better reproduction of sounds.

Magnetic tape allowed for much better sound quality and editability. It was a crucial development that led to multi-track recording and the modern music industry.

CDs provided higher fidelity and longer lasting digital audio format compared to analog, transforming music consumption patterns and leading to the decline of analog formats.

Dolby Atmos extended surround sound to create a 3D audio experience, bringing new levels of immersion to cinema, home theater, and eventually music production.

Auto-Tune technology allowed producers to correct pitch in vocals and instrumental recordings, impacting music production aesthetics and enabling new forms of creativity.

Pro Tools made digital multi-track recording and editing industry standards, revolutionizing music production and enabling unprecedented levels of precision and control over audio.

The MP3 format revolutionized audio distribution by allowing for compressed files, facilitating the sharing and downloading of music over the internet.

USB-C audio interfaces offer faster data transfer rates and better power delivery, enhancing the recording workflow for musicians and producers in home studios.

Long Play (LP) records allowed for longer playing times and better sound quality. They became the primary medium for commercial music distribution until the 1980s.

Stereo recording and playback provided a more natural and immersive listening experience that mimicked the way humans hear sound, enhancing the realism in audio reproduction.

DAWs like Logic, Ableton, and FL Studio democratized music production, allowing anyone with a computer to produce, record, and mix music at a professional level.

Formats like FLAC and ALAC provided audiophile-quality digital audio without the losses associated with MP3, catering to listeners demanding high-quality sound with digital convenience.

The shift to digital audio allowed for perfect reproductions and manipulations of sound without generational loss, paving the way for CDs, digital audio workstations (DAWs), and more.

The invention of transistors enabled smaller, more reliable, and more power-efficient amplifiers, transforming portable audio and leading to the development of hi-fi systems.

Services like Spotify and Apple Music changed the music industry by offering massive catalogs of streaming music with subscription models, impacting music distribution and revenue.

The earliest known device for recording sound. It visually represented sound waves but couldn't play them back, paving the way for future playback devices.