ADC - Audio Developer Conference Courses

Performance Implications of Frequency Domain Crossfading for Time-Varying FIR Filtering

Explore optimization techniques for frequency domain crossfading in FIR filtering, comparing time-domain and frequency-domain blending approaches for improved computational efficiency.

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

Mind-Matched Audio - Revolutionizing the Reading Experience through Real-Time Sound Synchronization

Discover how synchronizing audio with reading can transform storytelling through eye-tracking technology and real-time sound processing, creating immersive experiences that enhance comprehension and engagement.

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

Using JavaScript to Render a DAW User Interface at 60 FPS

Discover techniques for creating high-performance DAW interfaces using JavaScript, with patterns for DOM and Canvas API rendering to achieve 60 FPS in graphically demanding music applications.

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

Writing Correct C++ GUI Code: Bug-Free JUCE UI

Discover how to build scalable, testable JUCE UI applications using the MVVM pattern to reduce bugs, simplify testing, and improve architecture for both small and large-scale C++ GUI projects.

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

In Praise of Loudness - Understanding Audio Production and Measurement

Delve into the science, myths, and practical applications of loudness in modern music production, exploring measurement techniques, technology, and industry standards for optimal audio mastering.

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

JUCE and Direct2D - Exploring the New JUCE 8 Renderer

Explore the new JUCE 8 Direct2D renderer with Matt Gonzalez, covering its history, capabilities, and practical tips for high-performance graphics code implementation in audio development.

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

Making Accessible Audio Software - Perspectives of a Blind Music Producer

Explore the challenges and solutions for blind music producers as Trey Culver shares his experience with accessible audio software, offering insights for developers to create truly inclusive music technology.

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

Snapshot Testing for Audio DSP - A Picture's Worth a 1000 Tests

Discover how snapshot testing can revolutionize audio DSP testing by using waveforms to automate and simplify verification of complex outputs, making code refactoring safer and more efficient.

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

Elliptic BLEP - High-Quality Zero-Latency Anti-Aliasing

Explore a new IIR-based approach to anti-aliasing using Holters-Parker resampling, offering zero-latency implementation and superior aliasing reduction through elliptic filters for audio development.

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

Advancing Music Source Separation for Indian Classical and Semi-Classical Cinema Compositions

Explore how traditional source separation models are being adapted for Indian classical and semi-classical cinema music, addressing unique challenges like tonal overlap and instrumental bleed through specialized fine-tuning techniques.

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

Analysis of the Different Architectures Used in Embedded Audio Signal Processing

Explore the comparative analysis of DSP chips, microcontrollers, and CPUs for embedded audio processing, examining performance, flexibility, and design considerations through real code examples.

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

Introduction to Data Sonification

Discover how data sonification transforms numbers into sound, revealing hidden patterns and stories. Learn principles, tools, and applications through seminal works and experiments, making data more engaging, emotive, and accessible.

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

Introducing ni-midi2 - A Modern C++ Library Implementing MIDI2 UMP 1.1 and MIDI CI 1.2

Discover how ni-midi2, a modern C++ library, implements MIDI2 UMP 1.1 and MIDI-CI 1.2, enabling protocol-agnostic MIDI 2 support while maintaining compatibility with MIDI 1 protocol.

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

Inclusive Design within Audio Products - What, Why, How?

Explore inclusive design principles for audio products through case studies from Ableton and Arcana, featuring insights from disabled musicians and accessibility experts on creating more accessible music technology for all users.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Quality Audio for Low Cost Embedded Products - An Exploration Using Audio Codec ICs

Explore the challenges and solutions for designing quality audio in low-cost embedded systems, examining codec ICs like WM8758, PT8211, and ES8388, with insights on I2S interfaces and cost-effective clocking architecture.

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