Spatial Audio – An Open Source Workflow
Recording of January 10th 2025
1 Session In English Language
Introduction to Spatial Audio
This course is designed for those interested in working with spatial audio. You will become familiar with the terms and tools common in spatial audio. It is an introductory course to get you started with a simple and free workflow that is easy to adopt. It deals with technical and artistic concepts that differentiate spatial audio from traditional audio workflows and concepts. To round things off, we will have a look at how to exchange data between the audio world and realtime 3D visual tools like touchdesigner or vvvv, leveraging the OSC protocol. This can be useful to e.g. share the location of sound objects.
About this course
The course proposes a simple and open source workflow, that doesn’t rely on special hardware or expensive software, making it a good entry point for anyone, especially for people with no or little previous music production background.
Andrew and Timo will go over the most common spatial audio technologies and their respective requirements with a focus on the Cockos Reaper digital audio workstation and the IEM Plugin Suite for both the cost (free) and relative ease of use.
Learn more about The Spatial Media Lab here
What You’ll Get
Beyond the basic introduction and useful links to software and example files, you will receive an in-depth look into the history of spatial audio, as well as information on the many different competing renderers, and a glossary of terms used in the field. Topping things are project templates that demonstrates how to sync audio objects in Reaper/IEM with 3D objects in TouchDesigner and vvvv.
- Access to all course materials and the recordings for one year after purchase
- Downloadable resources, including musical examples and project templates for reaper, vvvv and TouchDesigner
- Access to a private community forum for networking, feedback, and support.
Requirements
This module is made for participants, who have no or little experience with audio production and creative software environments like TouchDesigner and vvvv.
- Headphones : Over-the-ear headphones are preferable, but earbuds will also work
- A recent PC or MAC Computer with stable internet connection
- Zoom Client installed (please test your audio setup beforehand)
- 3-Button Mouse recommended
About the Instructors
Andrew Rahman is a producer, sound designer, and composer with a passion for immersive multimedia experiences. In 2017, he co-founded the Spatial Media Lab e.V., where he helped curate groundbreaking multimedia showcases at the Zeiss-Großplanetarium. He has collaborated with renowned artists such as Carolina Eyck, Jan Wagner, and Discovery Zone on a series of successful concerts. Andrew holds an Honors B.A. in Music from the University of California, Berkeley, where his research focused on recording ambisonic impulse responses.
Timo Bittner is a sound engineer and system designer specializing in live and installed audio systems. With over 13 years of experience as a freelance sound technician, he has worked across the globe in a variety of event settings. For the past 8 years, he has focused on spatial audio and co-founded the Spatial Media Lab e.V., an organization aimed at bringing together different disciplines involved in immersive performances. He advocates for co-creation and open-source collaboration to break down barriers and enhance creative experiences.
Pricing
Student – One Sessions a 65 EUR = 65 EUR
Regular – One Sessions a 100 EUR = 100 EUR
Company – One Sessions a 200 EUR = 200 EUR
These prices include German VAT (19% ).
Depending on your country of residence you may have to pay a different or no VAT.
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