Initiation to sound spatialization
The Spatialisator is a software dedicated to real-time spatialization processing of sound signals in the contexts of musical creation, post-production, and live concert situations. During this program participants discover spatialization techniques first without and then with the Spatializer.
Objectives
Upon completion of the program, participants will have acquired a foundation of the perception of space and the various spatialization techniques. They will be able to build, in Max, their own spatialization modules and control them in real-time or off-line, using a range of writing and control methods. They will master the basics of the Spatialisateur.
Public
Composers, musicians, sound engineers, teachers, etc.
Prerequisites
Participants must be able to justify a good knowledge of Max and its environment: completion of the basic Max tutorials (Basic tutorials 1 to 22, Data tutorials 1 to 5, MIDI tutorials 1 to 5 and Max tutorials 1 to 18 ) or to have followed the Max Initiation course
Possess a good knowledge of technical English vocabulary and terms used in common audio software.
A good knowledge of an audio sequencer (Protools, Logic Pro, Reaper...) is also recommended.
Educational Resources and Techniques
Classroom equipped with computers iMac with all the necessary software installed, headphones, and MIDI keyboards
Class Format: Training alternates explanations on theory and hands-on exercises
Didactic Materials: Video-projected presentations and documents
Supervision and Assessment
Welcome the first day of training beginning at 9:45am;
Attendance controlled; signature of an attendance sheet required every morning and afternoon;Attendance controlled; signature of an attendance sheet required every morning and afternoon
Assessment: evaluation of projects carried out throughout the program
A certificate at the end of the program is given to each participant with the results of the exam
Training Period and Organization
24 hours of training. Tuesday-Friday, February 7-10, 2023. 10am-1pm/2:30pm-5:30pm
10 students maximum
This training program will be held at IRCAM on-site in accordance with local sanitary guidelines and measures in place at the current time. These guidelines and measures may change. In the event that IRCAM cannot physically welcome students for a program that requires face-to-face instruction, the program will be cancelled.
Program
Tuesday
| Morning | Introduction to the theory of spatial listening and the general principles of spatialization |
| Afternoon | Learning to spatialize using Max standard objects |
Wednesday
| Morning | Creation of a quadraphonic sound Creation of a reverberation |
| Afternoon | Introduction to the basic concepts and features of the Spatialisateur in Max |
Thursday
| Morning | Analysis and hands-on work on some typical configurations: broadcasting on 4, 8 speakers, with different panning techniques (vbap, binaural, 5.1, etc.) Parameter memorization: creation of presets Writing of elementary trajectories with messages |
| Afternoon | External source controllers (iPad, joystick, sequencers) |
Friday
| Morning | Introduction to other spatialization methods: WFS, High Order Ambisonics (HOA) Preparation of patches, including several spatialization techniques studied throughout the week (Envelopes, Vbap, HOA) for Studio 1 (24 speakers) |
| Afternoon | Listening sessions in Studio 1 |