Diffusion software

This research project involves the curation, production and presentation of spatial music events using large-scale sound diffusion systems.

A single concert or event may include up to 6 different compositions presented over 32 loudspeakers. A single work performance does not require state changes between works, meaning a system can be designed and installed for a singular artistic vision of one composer.

Concerts of multi-composer works or even multi-work concerts of a single composer demand flexibility between works. Different pieces will call for different input-output mappings and may require different spatialisation engines. In a different venue, this same concert program may require a different speaker configuration or require scaling to smaller versions for rehearsals and workshops.

The intent was to create a single environment with integrated components to curate, plan, manage and research spatial electro acoustic performance.

Diffusion software provides:

  • audio matrix mapping: few-to-many channel mapping or classic diffusion
  • a method for naming and patching: spatial sound systems can be notoriously difficult due to changes in numbering systems and layers of channel assignments
  • scalable input and output configurations from stereo to a 32-channel speaker orchestra
  • methods for incremental system definition and repeatability
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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.