Pattern analysis techniques for sound synthesis

Summary

This project will investigate the use of statistical methods to analyse patterns found in sound recordings in order to synthesize new sounds.

Supervisor(s)

Associate Professor Craig Jin

Research Location

Electrical and Information Engineering

Program Type

PHD

Synopsis

The new sounds might be extensions or variations of recorded ones or hybrids made from combinations of sounds. The intended applications are in the creative arts and in areas where sampled sounds are currently used such as Foley art and computer games.  A key part of the research will be the development of analysis and synthesis algorithms with manageable numbers of parameters, which can be controlled intuitively by an artist.

Keywords

Audio Engineering, Signal Processing, Sound Synthesis, Music Technology

Opportunity ID

The opportunity ID for this research opportunity is: 269

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