{"id":9506,"date":"2023-04-21T21:44:16","date_gmt":"2023-04-22T01:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/audioapartment.com\/?p=9506"},"modified":"2023-07-02T20:20:32","modified_gmt":"2023-07-03T00:20:32","slug":"what-is-fourier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/audioapartment.com\/techniques-and-performance\/what-is-fourier\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Fourier Transform (FFT) in Audio? (Beginner’s Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The concept of a Fourier transform may sound like a complicated concept, but it doesn’t have to be. In this post, we’ll dive into the world of Fourier Transform in audio. So sit back, relax, and let’s get ready to transform the way you think about audio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is Fourier Transform<\/strong> (FT)? Fourier Transform in audio is a mathematical technique used to analyze and manipulate audio signals. It works by breaking down a complex waveform into its individual frequency components, allowing for the identification and removal of unwanted noise or distortion. The concept of Fourier Transformation is an essential tool for audio engineers, musicians, and anyone interested in the science of sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fourier Transform (FT) is used to analyze the frequencies present in a sound wave. Sound waves are composed of a combination of various frequencies, and the FT can separate these frequencies into their individual components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When a sound wave is recorded, it is first sampled at a specific rate, usually referred to as the sampling rate. The samples are then converted into a digital signal, which can be analyzed using FT<\/strong>. The FT can be used to convert the digital signal from the time domain to the frequency domain, which allows us to see which frequencies are present in the signal and how strong they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow does Fourier transform work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n