Comments on: La Voix Du Luthier & The New Shape Of Electronic Sound

By: Crunchy

Crunchy — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 23:45:37 +0000

In reply to HStout. We are not talking about "virtual sound" (tree falling and no one to hear it?), we are talking about real sound! Something that will be vibrating and able to provide tactile feedback in addition to sound we can hear. The question is, what will that be in the future? I predict we will find a way to accurately create complex resonant vibrations such as are emitted by violins and other wooden boxes, and not limited by the magnet-driven-cones of today. If done electronically, we could emulate any materials, surface shapes, etc. Magneplanar() speakers are a step in this direction.

By: HStout

HStout — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 23:16:32 +0000

In reply to Crunchy. A big part of what he talks about is the tactile feedback. How are you going to get that from a virtual simulation?

By: Crunchy

Crunchy — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 19:59:47 +0000

This is a perfectly fine branch of exploration, and can lead in interesting directions. But the purist’s electronic forms require more manipulation and control. Understanding the properties of the sounds coming from these speakers will hopefully lead to breakthroughs in planar control surfaces where we can use computers to create resonances and variations that mimic and extend “natural” sound-generating environments.

By: Jert

Jert — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 16:32:24 +0000

Fascinating interview and such interesting devices. I’d love to try these in person sometime!

By: jimmie

jimmie — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 16:04:59 +0000

only if I could afford!