Over the years, Microsoft has made at least ten iconic startup sounds for Windows—from the triumphant “Ta-da!” of Windows 3.1, to the ambient chime that Brian Eno crafted for Windows 95, to the orchestral sweep of Windows XP. In this episode, we explore the creation of the classic Windows startup sounds through Windows 7, and what each one says about Microsoft’s evolving technology. Featuring former Microsoft Lead UI Designer <a href="https://jensenharris.com/">Jensen Harris</a> and Sound Designer <a href="https://soundandsensory.com/">Matthew Bennett</a>.Apply for the full time Associate Producer position <a href="https://dfcto.typeform.com/to/yC7g8HCs">here</a>. The application closes on May 11th.Follow the show on <a href="http://twitter.com/20korg">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://facebook.com/20korg">Facebook</a>, & <a href="https://reddit.com/r/20k">Reddit</a>.Subscribe to our Youtube channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFu_7pxU3-CByq7bxjVuE4Q">here</a>.Become a monthly contributor at <a href="http://20k.org/donate">20k.org/donate</a>.If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at <a href="http://mystery.20k.org/">mystery.20k.org</a>.Subscribe to Jensen Harris’ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/JensenHarris">Youtube channel</a>.Learn about Matthew Bennett’s latest work <a href="https://soundandsensory.com/">here</a>.To check out full sets of default Windows sounds, visit <a href="https://winsounds.com/category/classic-windows-sounds/">winsounds.com</a>.Sign up for a MEL Science subscription at <a href="https://melscience.com/sBGX/">melscience.com/sBGX</a> to get 60% off your first month. This limited offer is available for 1 month only.Hiring? Sign up at <a href="https://www.indeed.com/hertz">Indeed.com/Hertz</a> and get a $75 credit to sponsor your first job post for better visibility, more applications, and quicker hiring times.Visit <a href="http://zocdoc.com/20k">zocdoc.com/20k</a> to download the Zocdoc app and sign up for free.Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: <a href="https://www.20k.org/episodes/tadaitswindows">https://www.20k.org/episodes/tadaitswindows</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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