The Musical Evolution: From Cassette to Digital Era

Technology is ever-changing, especially in the music scene. Few transitions have so dramatically impacted the way we interact with music as the shift from cassette tape to digital format. This shift totally transformed every way we engage with music - from listening habits and medium, to sound production and distribution channels. The intermix of theory and history tinged with innovation makes this transition a riveting tale of the ever-evolving technology in the world around us.

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