Berlin MusicTech Meetup #10 - 3D Spatial Audio for XR

We are back with the first in-person event in 2022.

This time, we have partnered with VRBB as the overall topic is 3D Spatial Audio for XR, and we are grateful that Berlin Partner will be with us as well who sponsors the event.

We invite you to explore the intersection between music and virtual worlds on April 7 at House of Music.
Come, and finally hang out again with other music tech folks and meet enthusiasts of virtual and mixed realities.
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Why 3D Spatial Audio for XR?
Emerging technologies such as VR/AR/XR will continue to rise and impact the way we interact and communicate with each other in the hybrid and digital world. Most of the focus in extended reality applications has been on creating visually immersive experiences. However, the visual aspect is only one component for creating real immersive experiences. Audio is just as important.

The concept of 3D spatial audio has been around for a long time and encompasses several different audio types. The goal of 3D spatial audio is to convincingly place sounds in a three-dimensional space so that the user perceives the sounds as coming from real physical objects in their virtual experience. Unlike stereo audio, in spatial audio, the sound is locked in space rather than to your head. This allows you to move around the virtual world and the sound will remain locked spatially to the surroundings. This opens up entirely new and exciting opportunities for artists to produce and perform music as well as for users to experience music.
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Presentations
We are going to shine some light on this topic from different perspectives. The presenters will take different approaches to 3D spatial audio and highlight in more general how music and XR can go together.

1st Presenter: Nujin Kartal, Media Apes
Immersive acoustic worlds - from production to (room) installation/delivery.
Diverse immersive technologies offer undreamt-of possibilities and create completely new presentation options, potentials, and experiences, as well as business models.
How do you use these technologies and which ones do you need at all for individual requirements/goals? In a diversely growing and creative market, a solid starting point is important and should be conceptually aligned.

2nd Presenter: Timo Bittner & Andrew Rahman, Spatial Media Lab
XR cannot be immersive without sound design
In many situations, we see that XR is more focused on creating an immersive visual experience but often neglect, or forget entirely the sound design. This lack of attention causes XR events to feel artificial, lifeless, or implausible.

3) Anne-Sophie Panzer, Zaubar
Bring Opera to the streets - with the help of location-based AR
The OpAR App enables passers-by to experience classical music and opera via their Smartphone or Tablet.
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Wall Of Opportunities
We will also set up the "Wall Of Opportunities". A huge piece of paper, pinned to a wall on which you can leave a note if you are looking for a project partner or if you would like to offer your skills to others.

Immerse Yourself
Step into virtual worlds to get some context to the presentations by trying out some AR & VR experiences. Shoot as a message (ASAP) if you would like to set up an installation, too.

For Everyone
We aim to facilitate an event that is interesting to all of you. Those who may have only heard buzzwords about 3D Spatial audio as well as those who consider actively engaging with this format for sound and music.

Drinks
A limited amount of drinks will be FREE. Thanks to the generosity of Berlin Partner!

REGISTRATION
Please RSVP here!

We look forward to having you!