What in our minds is considered sound? What separates music from noise? How did earlier technology capture, manipulate, and reproduce auditory signals, and how does modern digital signal processing achieve seamless acoustic experiences today?
In this multi-disciplinary talk, Baradwaj Raman and J. Anten Edilbert from Krea University explore the intersection of acoustics, electronic engineering, audio signal processing, software, and UI/UX design. Drawing on rich classical music heritage and decades of visual and audio production, they deconstruct the technical journey behind auditory perception—from vibrating physical strings to digital waveforms, psychoacoustic models, spatial audio, and automotive Atmos environments.
Attendees will gain an intuitive, holistic understanding of sound engineering principles and appreciate how hardware and software converge to shape modern multimedia experiences.
Key Takeaways
- Acoustics & Psychoacoustics: Understand the fundamental physical principles of sound waves, harmonics, frequency response, and how human cognition interprets music vs. noise.
- The Evolution of Audio Tech: Trace the history of audio engineering from mechanical and analog recording to digital signal processing (DSP), high-resolution spatial audio, and modern DAW workflows.
- Cross-Disciplinary Engineering: Discover how electronics, audio hardware design, and software UI/UX collaborate to craft immersive audio experiences.
- Spatial Audio in Practice: Real-world insights into production techniques, multi-channel immersive setups (such as Dolby Atmos), and sound staging.
Target Audience
- Developers, creative technologists, and designers interested in audio engineering, digital signal processing, and multimedia systems.
- Students and tech enthusiasts curious about the science and engineering behind modern music, film, and spatial sound.
- Anyone eager to understand how acoustic physics and computing converge to deliver the sounds we hear every day.
Prerequisites
- No prior engineering or music background required; this session is designed for curious minds at all levels.
