SoundProc
Abstract
The aim of this course is to introduce students to physical and psychoacoustics, digital audio technologies, sound processing and synthesis techniques specific for live sound, audio and music applications. Special emphasis is placed on practice with the support of audio-specific software.
Teaching and Learning Methods: Lectures, lab. sessions, and homework.
Course Policies: The final project and attendance at the practical sessions are mandatory.
Bibliography
- Book: MÜLLER Meinard Fundamentals of Music Processing: Audio, Analysis, Algorithms, Applications. Springer International Publishing AG, 1st ed. 2015, 487 p.
- Book: CIPRIANI Alessandro, GIRI Maurizio. Electronic Music and Sound Design - Theory and Practice with Max 8 - Volume 1. ContempoNet, 592 p.
- Book: CIPRIANI Alessandro, GIRI Maurizio. Electronic Music and Sound Design - Theory and Practice with Max 8 - Volume 2. ContempoNet, 748 p.
Other slides and scientific documents will be used.
Requirements
- Proficiency in mathematics, physics and statistics.
- Signal Processing Upgrade
Description
Topics covered:
- Physical and psychoacoustics;
- Fundamentals of digital audio;
- Techniques and technologies for sound analysis, processing and synthesis;
Lab. sessions:
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Hands-on practice with dedicated audio deployment tools:
- Cycling74 Max / Pure Data;
- MATLAB et Simulink;
- Arduino;
- Raspberry PI.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand and identify the fundamental characteristics of sound for the physical and perceptual world;
- Understand the principles of the digital audio;
- Select and implement established signal processing and synthesis methods for sound and music signals;
- Develop and evaluate practical sound-based applications.
Nb hours: 21.00
Evaluation:
- Final project (70% of the final grade)
- Written exam (30% of the final grade)
