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The Sound of Apple: Tritones, Chords & Origins

Twenty Thousand Hertz

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The Evolution of Apple's Tritone Alert

This chapter narrates the journey of Apple's iconic Tritone Alert Sound, detailing its creation by a software engineer using Lisp and musical experimentation. It explores the sound's transformation from a simple notification to a beloved iPhone alert, emphasizing the emotional connection and design intricacies that shaped its recognition.

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