Introduction to Sound Spatialization
The Spatialisateur is a software package to spatialize sound signals in real-time in the context of musical creation, post production, and concert situations.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will acquire the foundations of the perception of space and different spatialization techniques. They will be able to construct their own spatialization modules in Max and control them in real-time or off line via different writing methods. Participants will master the bases of Spatialisateur
Public
Composers, musicians, sound engineers, teachers, etc.
Prerequisites
Participants must be able to attest to sufficient knowledge and skills in Max and its environment: completion of the basic Max tutorials (Basic tutorials 1-22, Data tutorials 1-5, MIDI tutorials 1-5, and MSP tutorials 1-18 of Max) or have successfully completed the course Max Initiation;
Participants must have good knowledge of technical English vocabulary used in usual audio software.
Mastery of an audio sequencer is also recommended: Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, etc.
Assessment
Assessment of acquired knowledge using a multiple-choice test (30 minutes) taken at the end of training
A certificate at the end of the program is given to each participant with the results of the exam.
Program
Thursday
| Morning | Introduction to spatial listening and spatialization; Learn to spatialize sound with standard Max tools. |
| Afternoon | Introduction to the basic concepts and functions of Spat; Study of the internal structure of Spat; A look at a selection of typical configurations: diffusion of an orchestra using 4 or 8 loudspeakers with different panning techniques: vbap, binaural, 5.1, ambisonics, etc. |
Wednesday
| Morning | Simulations of concert halls and saving configurations; Introduction to controlling Spat: writing and memorizing basic trajectories; Hands-on exercises. |
| Afternoon | Introduction to tools for spatialized writing and external controllers (sequencer, sensors); Demonstration of the Ircam-Tools plugins for spatialization (Flux); Hands-on exercises for writing spatialization. |
Tuesday
| Morning | Introduction to other methods of spatialization: WFS, HOA; Presentation by an IRCAM sound engineer; Case study based on different creations. |
| Afternoon | Listening sessions and hands-on exercises in the studio; Students are invited to bring their sound elements to spatialize. |