Sonic Days 2024

There are many technical and practical challenges that need to be solved to ensure efficient and safe automation of road vehicles such as cars and trucks. Remote operation, which allows a human operator to support and even drive an automated vehicle from a distance, has been proposed as a solution to some of these challenges. In this session, we will give an overview of the field of remote operation as such and deep dive into the use of sound as a potential improvement to the current predominantly visual remote operator interfaces. We will try to answer what types of sounds and auditory displays will be helpful for the operator, how these should be designed and how they might be integrated into the operator interface. Furthermore, we will give examples of studies that show that when designed properly, auditory displays can have measurable positive effects such as lowered cognitive load, improved speed regulation performance and increased situational awareness.

Dive into the challenges and opportunities of bringing immersive audio experiences into the confined space of a vehicle. This talk will highlight some of the challenges with reproducing spatial audio in the vehicle environment and discuss strategies to overcome those challenges.

Join Rasmus Kjærbo, CEO of Componental and an Ableton Certified Trainer, as he dives into the world of interactive music creation using controllers. In this session, Rasmus will demonstrate how modular platforms and advanced controllers can become powerful tools for shaping sound in real-time, enabling musicians to blend creativity and technology. Attendees will explore the innovative ways these tools can be used to manipulate music interactively, offering a dynamic and immersive approach to electronic music production. Whether you're an aspiring producer or an experienced audio engineer, this session will inspire you to push the boundaries of your musical creativity and transform how you engage with your sound.