Audio Buffer London
Audio Buffer London is our monthly meet-up for audio developers and creative technologists—bridging the gap between academic theory and the gritty reality of releasing professional audio products.
Led by Sinan Bokesoy (sonicLAB / sonicPlanet) and hosted by MTUK, Audio Buffer is aimed at anyone developing software-based music tools, be they music tech students, or those working as composers, sound designers, and other creative technologists.
In a world of online isolation, we provide a physical environment to network, and stress-test ideas.
Engineering the Space / Spatial Audio 🏟️🎧
Session #05 of Audio Buffer London is here. Spatial audio is fundamentally redefining the rules of music production, live performance, and personal listening. As this technology evolves, audio developers and technologists face a new set of complex challenges: How do we seamlessly control and scale multi-channel 3D sound in physical spaces? And conversely, how do we trick the human brain into experiencing true three-dimensional aural reality through standard headphones?
At this session, we will explore spatial audio from both the macro and micro perspectives, featuring novel presentations that represent the cutting edge of the industry.
Our Presenters:
TiMax & SpatAI: Ecosystems for Physical Space We will dive into the macro level of 3D audio with a look at TiMax—industry-leading spatial hardware and software solutions designed for immersive live environments. We will explore how these robust spatialization ecosystems actually operate under the hood. The session will also demonstrate the cutting-edge integration of SpatAI, showcasing how artificial intelligence and generative processes are being used to control complex spatial audio movements in real-time.
Innit Audio: Recreating Aural Reality Next, we tackle the micro level. Although we may have grown accustomed to them, today’s earbuds and headphones do not reproduce sound as we truly hear it in the real world. This is largely because current HRTF-based programming does not account for how the human body affects every sound path before it reaches our ears. Innit Audio will explain how they have addressed this critical limitation and demonstrate their novel software solution.
Special Venue Announcement: To fully realise this sonic experience, Audio Buffer #05 is being kindly hosted at the TiMax Spatial Studios within the Tileyard London facilities.