ADC - Audio Developer Conference Courses

Legacy Code for the Learning Audio Engineer: Examples in C++

Explore legacy code refactoring in C++ audio software. Learn strategies for improving performance, maintainability, and understanding complex codebases through a case study of Ableton Live.

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

Music Rendering in Unreal Engine: The Harmonix Music Plugin for MetaSounds

Explore MetaSounds extensions for tight musical synchronization in Unreal Engine, enhancing audio-visual gameplay integration for single and multiplayer experiences.

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

AudioworX: A Framework for Streamlining Development of Audio Post Processing for Car Audio Systems

Streamline car audio post-processing development with AudioworX. Learn about its framework, tuning tools, measurement module, and simulation environment for efficient audio software creation.

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

A More Intuitive Approach to Optimizing Audio DSP Code - Guiding the Compiler

Discover intuitive techniques for optimizing audio DSP code, focusing on compiler-friendly patterns and efficient benchmarking methods to enhance performance without sacrificing readability.

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

Writing Elegant DSP Code in Rust

Leverage Rust's type system for elegant, concise, and safe DSP code. Explore advanced features, zero-cost abstractions, and various implementation styles for audio processing graphs.

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

Confluence of Code and Classical Music: Ragas, Bach and Sonic Pi

Explore parallels between code and classical music, uncovering shared attributes and compositional methodologies. Learn to translate musical principles into algorithms using Sonic Pi for innovative melody-making.

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

Making It Good: Principles of Testing Hardware and Software

Explore principles and techniques for effective hardware and software testing, from coverage to automation, ensuring high-quality products through vigilant quality assurance practices.

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

Reactive Embedded Programming for Real-Time and Audio Systems

Explore an alternative approach to embedded programming for real-time and audio systems using reactive structures and microcontroller hardware for predictable scheduling.

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

Modular Audio Synthesis on FPGAs With High Level Synthesis Development Flow

Explore modular audio synthesis on FPGAs using high-level synthesis tools. Learn about design approaches, optimization techniques, and interconnectable sound synthesis modules for enhanced audio processing capabilities.

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

Real-Time Inference of Neural Networks: A Guide for DSP Engineers

Explore real-time neural network inference for DSP engineers. Learn practical steps, compare inference engines, and balance latency, performance, and stability in audio plugin development.

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

Building a High Performance Audio Application with Web GUI and C++ Audio Engine

Develop high-performance audio applications using web GUI and C++ engine. Learn unidirectional data flow, cross-language communication, and real-time audio integration techniques.

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

Procedural Sound Design Applications - From Embedded to Games - Lecture

Explore procedural sound design principles and applications in vehicles and video games. Learn key techniques, tools, and future trends for creating dynamic auditory experiences.

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

Embedded Software Development - A Wild Ride

Explore embedded software development in audio hardware, covering UI, signal processing, and product integration. Learn about challenges and rewards in firmware creation.

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

Leveraging Pruning and Quantization for Efficient Real-Time Audio Applications

Explore pruning and quantization techniques to enhance efficiency of complex audio models for real-time processing in resource-constrained environments. Gain insights into model compression for audio applications.

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

Real-time Confessions in C++ - The Most Common Sins in Real-Time Code

Explore common misconceptions and errors in real-time C++ audio development. Learn to avoid pitfalls and write efficient, reliable code for audio applications.

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