In reality shows like American Idol or RuPaul’s Drag Race, contestants compete for the chance to become the next big star. The judges on these shows want to pick a winner who they believe will have long-term success. One way the judges might choose a winner is through similarity-based processing, where they compare contestants to […]
When you strum a guitar or press a piano key, can you name the exact note you hear? For most people, the answer is a resounding no. Most people need a reference tone or a tuner to identify notes. Still, some gifted individuals, such as Brian Wilson (The Beach Boys) and Charlie Puth, can accurately […]