ADC - Audio Developer Conference Courses

Focusrite's Hardware Test Platform - Testing Thousands of Little Red Boxes Every Day

Explore Focusrite's bespoke hardware test platform for validating audio tech products on production lines. Gain insights into the process of testing thousands of devices daily.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Spectral Audio Modeling: Evolution and Relevance in Modern Audio Processing

Explore the evolution and relevance of spectral audio modeling, from historical developments to current AI applications, with insights on its continued importance in audio processing.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

A Comparison of Virtual Analog Modelling Techniques - Part 2

Explore virtual analog modeling techniques, from traditional methods to neural networks and grey-box approaches, using the Boss DS-1 guitar pedal as an example. Compare generalization and problem-solving across different circuit types.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Deep Learning for DSP Engineers: Challenges and Tricks for Audio AI

Explore AI-based musical instrument development from a DSP engineer's perspective. Learn about real-time audio models, dataset creation, and deployment, with insights from HITar and Bessel's Trick projects.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Exploration of Strongly-Typed Units: A Case Study from Digital Audio - Lecture

Explore strongly-typed units in digital audio processing, examining real-world examples and the mp-units library for C++. Learn to prevent unit-related errors and enhance code safety.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Implementation of an IIR Antiderivative Anti-Aliasing Wavetable Oscillator - Lecture

Explore advanced anti-aliasing techniques for digital audio synthesis, focusing on Antiderivative Anti-Aliasing (ADAA) in wavetable oscillators. Learn implementation, results, and academic research insights.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Three RADical Concepts in the Art of C++ Coding - Lecture

Explore innovative C++ concepts for audio programming, including MIDI-inspired languages, built-in audio semantics, and live plugin development in DAWs. Discover new technologies blurring music and code.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Make a Successful Audio Plugin From Scratch as a Solo Developer

Learn to create and market a successful audio plugin as a solo developer. Gain insights on overcoming challenges, from concept to commercial success, inspired by the CrispyTuner journey.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

An Introduction to CLAP - A New Plug-In Standard

Explore CLAP, an open plug-in standard for audio developers. Learn its structure, features, and advantages for modern plugin development from Bitwig developer Alexandre Bique.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Bringing Plugins to Live: Fourier Audio Introduces transform.engine

Explore Fourier Audio's live plugin platform for third-party manufacturers. Learn key features, compatibility requirements, and the future of plugins in live audio environments.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Native Instruments NKS2 - Building a Physical Experience for Virtual Instruments

Explore NKS2 SDK features for bringing virtual instruments to life on Native Instruments hardware, including accessibility for visually impaired users. Examples of implementations in plug-ins and Kontakt instruments.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Digital Modelling of the Roland RE-201 - ADC23

Explore digital modelling of the Roland RE-201, analyzing subsystems and challenges in achieving perceptual accuracy in software simulations. Compare various modelling methods for this iconic device.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Building an Accessible JUCE App

Learn to create accessible JUCE apps with screen reader support, component grouping, keyboard focus, and real-world examples. Gain insights for developing inclusive audio software.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Inference Engines and Audio - Machine Learning in Audio Applications

Explore inference pipelines in machine learning for audio applications, including common engines, their functionality, and creating custom solutions for platforms like Cmajor.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Why You Shouldn't Write a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) - Technical Challenges and Alternatives

Explore the complexities of DAW development, from technical challenges to economic considerations. Gain insights into audio processing, timing, and plugin hosting.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video