Whats the difference between a mono tone, a poly tone, and a Real Tone?
A mono (monophonic) tone is composed of simple tones played one at a time. Think of these as relics from the Stone Age of ringtones. A poly (polyphonic) tone is a big step up from a mono tone. Poly tones (“polys”) can emulate musical instrument sounds and play up to 40 notes simultaneously, creating a much richer facsimile of a piece of music. A Real Tone, also known as a Master Tone or True Tone, is the latest evolution of the ringtone. A Real Tone is a snippet of an actual song, usually 15 seconds long. Real Tones are by far the most popular kind of ringtone, often outselling a single of the original song.
