As reported by the verge Adobe recently showcased a new softwarme project codenamed "VoCo" at Adobe MAX conference in San Diego. Designed to be a state-of-the-art audio editing application VoCO can also generate new words using a speaker’s recorded voice. Apparently the software can understand the quality of a persons voice and replicate it from only 20min of recorded … [Read more...]
Monthly Theme: Sound for Interactivity
Active. Reactive. Interactive. Hyperactive? How do we approach making sounds for things that make sounds when things happen? What are the considerations and affordances necessary obscure the strings enough to make the sonic marionette believable and delightful? What really defines interactivity? … [Read more...]
SAG-AFTRA On Strike Against Video Game Employers
After a last attempt to reach an agreement with video game employers this week was not successful SAG-AFTRA is on strike against several video game employers with regard to all games that went into production after Feb. 17, 2015. The two issues of greatest contention are transparency and compensation. After nearly two years, management has been unwilling to resolve these … [Read more...]
Dynamics School Of Audio Presents Seminar With Randy Thom In Mumbay
Dynamic School Of Audio presents SONIC MAVEN TALKS, a three days seminar with Randy Thom on "Designing Sounds For Film & Designing Films For Sound". The event will take place in Mumbai, India Feb 3-4-5, 2017. For more information & early bird passes head over to the official announcement. … [Read more...]
Razer Acquires THX
Razer, best known for its gaming hardware & lifestyle products acquired THX, renown audio & video quality assurance company founded by George Lucas in 1983. Razer Co-Founder and CEO Min-Liang Tan said: Razer has a vision for innovation at every level of entertainment, a vision which THX has championed since its inception more than 30 years ago. This acquisition will … [Read more...]
SAG-AFTRA Announces Interactive Strike On Video Game Companies
SAG-AFTRA, an US labor union representing approximately 160,000 members working in the media industry has announced a strike, starting Friday 21st of October, on some of the worlds biggest Video Game Companies, including Activision, Disney Character Voices, Electronic Arts & Take 2 Interactive. Despite years of concerted effort and negotiating sessions, video game employers … [Read more...]
Youtube Spatial Audio Inverse Filter
Bruce Wiggins, lecturer for Electronics and Sound at the University of Derby, UK released a inverse filter IR which aims to equalize the coloring that happens due to the different HRTFs used by Youtube for content delivery. You can read the full article on Bruce Wiggin's blog. … [Read more...]