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AES Amsterdam 2008
Special Event Details Saturday, May 17, 12:00 — 13:30
OPENING CEREMONIES
AWARDS
KEYNOTE SPEECH
Abstract:
Opening Remarks:
• Executive Director Roger Furness
• President Bob Moses
• Convention Chair Peter A. Swarte
Program:
• AES Awards Presentation
• Introduction of Keynote Speaker
• Keynote Address by Tammo Houtgast
Tammo Houtgast’s keynote address is entitled: Speech Reception in Noise: a Review from a Personal Perspective.
Saturday, May 17, 14:00 — 17:00
WAVEFIELD SYNTHESIS DEMONSTRATION
Abstract:
In 1988, Guus Berkhout published his paper “A Holographic Approach to Acoustic Control” [J. Audio Eng. Soc. 36, pp. 977 - 995] where he introduced Wave Field Synthesis as a new concept for sound reproduction without “sweet spot” limitations. Now, 20 years later, WFS is recognized as a favorite technique for spatial sound reproduction with a high potential of applications. Research is done at many institutes to match the perception of critical listeners with the technical state-of-the-art. The production of content dedicated to WFS performance is slowly but steadily increasing.
In this special event, “20 Years WFS,” a series of examples of such content will be demonstrated. Old friends that took part in the development of WFS from the beginning as well as later converts will cooperate in a program where traditional and electronic music, acoustic landscapes, and movie fragments illustrate the possibilities of Wave Field Synthesis. The demos are realized with the portable WFS system of the organization for spatial rendering of electronic music “The Game of Life.”
Moreover, this special event will be a platform where people can discuss past, present, and—most important—the future of Wave Field Synthesis.
Saturday, May 17, 18:00 — 19:30
MIXER PARTY
Saturday, May 17, 20:30 — 22:00
BOAT TOUR
Abstract:
Join us for the Grachten Tour boat trip through the Amsterdam canals. The tour shows parts of Amsterdam that cannot be seen “on land.” What better way to explore Amsterdam’s ancient city center than by going on a tour through the city’s canals? This is definitely an experience not to be missed during a visit to Amsterdam. Tickets will be available at the Special Event desk.
Sunday, May 18, 10:00 — 17:00
WAVEFIELD SYNTHESIS DEMONSTRATION
Moderator:
Diemer de Vries, Delft University of Technology - Delft, The Netherlands
Abstract:
In 1988, Guus Berkhout published his paper “A Holographic Approach to Acoustic Control” [J. Audio Eng. Soc. 36, pp. 977 - 995] where he introduced Wave Field Synthesis as a new concept for sound reproduction without “sweet spot” limitations. Now, 20 years later, WFS is recognized as a favorite technique for spatial sound reproduction with a high potential of applications. Research is done at many institutes to match the perception of critical listeners with the technical state-of-the-art. The production of content dedicated to WFS performance is slowly but steadily increasing.
In this special event, “20 Years WFS,” a series of examples of such content will be demonstrated. Old friends that took part in the development of WFS from the beginning as well as later converts will cooperate in a program where traditional and electronic music, acoustic landscapes, and movie fragments illustrate the possibilities of Wave Field Synthesis. The demos are realized with the portable WFS system of the organization for spatial rendering of electronic music “The Game of Life.”
Moreover, this special event will be a platform where people can discuss past, present, and—most important—the future of Wave Field Synthesis.
Sunday, May 18, 11:00 — 12:30
GEOFF EMERICK/SGT. PEPPER
Abstract:
Marking the 40th Anniversary of the release of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Geoff Emerick, the Beatles engineer on the original recording was commissioned by the BBC to re-record the entire album on the original vintage equipment using contemporary musicians for a unique TV program.
Celebrating its own 60th Anniversary, the APRS is proud to present for a select AES audience, this unique project featuring recorded performances by young UK and US artists including the Kaiser Chiefs, The Fray, Travis, Razorlight, the Stereophonics, the Magic Numbers, and a few more — and one older Canadian, Bryan Adams.
These vibrant, fresh talents recorded the original arrangements and orchestrations of the Sgt. Pepper album using the original microphones, desks, and hard-learned techniques directed and mixed in mono by the Beatles own engineering maestro, Geoff Emerick.
Hear how it was done, how it should be done, and how many of the new artists want to do it in the future. Geoff will be available to answer a few questions about the recording of each track and, of course, more general questions regarding the recording processes and the innovative contribution he and other Abbey Road wizards made to the best ever album.
APRS, The Association of Professional Recording Services, promotes the highest standards of professionalism and quality within the audio industry. Its members are recording studios, postproduction houses, mastering, replication, pressing and duplicating facilities, and providers of education and training, as well as record producers, audio engineers, manufacturers, suppliers, and consultants. Its primary aim is to develop and maintain excellence at all levels within the UK's audio industry.
Sunday, May 18, 18:15 — 19:15
HEYSER LECTURE
followed by
TECHNICAL COUNCIL
RECEPTION
Abstract:
This year's Heyser Lecturer will be A. J. (Guus) Berkhout.
The Big Challenges in Audio, a glance into the future
Sound is an important information carrier. In speech and music the source carries the message, but in acoustical imaging the message is given by the medium. In all these applications, it is important to realize that sound is a wave phenomenon, often with complex wave fronts and complex time signals. For example, in enclosed spaces wavefields represent an intricate interference pattern of multi-source signals and multi-boundary reflections. Here, audio systems have the important task to enhance the social function of these spaces. If we want to make the next big step in improving audio solutions for demanding listening environments, we should challenge traditional believes and rethink current design methods.
On the one hand, there is the dimension of new technological capability. Wavefield knowledge should have a major impact on the way we develop the next generation of audio products. This technological expedition into the future will lead us to the exciting world of transducer arrays and matrix processors, both for analysis (WFA) and synthesis (WFS) purposes. New functionality will include variable acoustics, focused sound delivery and selective signal enhancement.
On the other hand, there is the dimension of improved user value. For commercial success, technological excellence is necessary but the perceived value by the market is of overriding importance. Knowledge of the changing soft values in society should inspire the new solutions. This human-centred expedition into the future will bring us to the innovative world of integrated audio-optical systems. Examples are the combination of variable acoustics with variable lighting (WFS-plus), the integration of hearing aids with spectacles (‘hearing glasses’) and the connection of optical cameras with highly directional microphones (‘forensic audio products’).
In conclusion, the message of the 2008 Richard C. Heyser Memorial Lecture is: “do not try to predict the future, but have the ambition to create the future”.
Sunday, May 18, 20:30 — 21:30
ORGAN CONCERT
BY
GRAHAM BLYTH
Abstract:
Thomas van Aquino Church in the Hunzestraat (walking distance frm RAI Center)
Works include Toccata, Adagio & Fugue in C by Bach, Variations on "Mein junges Leben hat ein End" by Sweelink, 2nd Organ Sonata by Mendelssohn, plus works by Dubois, Vierne, and Mushel.
The Organ at the Thomas Aquinen Kerk was built by the local firm of Flentrop in 1959, one year after the famous organ they built for the Bush Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, and very similar in stoplist.
Monday, May 19, 10:00 — 17:00
WAVEFIELD SYNTHESIS DEMONSTRATION
Moderator:
Diemer de Vries, Delft University of Technology - Delft, The Netherlands
Abstract:
In 1988, Guus Berkhout published his paper “A Holographic Approach to Acoustic Control” [J. Audio Eng. Soc. 36, pp. 977 - 995] where he introduced Wave Field Synthesis as a new concept for sound reproduction without “sweet spot” limitations. Now, 20 years later, WFS is recognized as a favorite technique for spatial sound reproduction with a high potential of applications. Research is done at many institutes to match the perception of critical listeners with the technical state-of-the-art. The production of content dedicated to WFS performance is slowly but steadily increasing.
In this special event, “20 Years WFS,” a series of examples of such content will be demonstrated. Old friends that took part in the development of WFS from the beginning as well as later converts will cooperate in a program where traditional and electronic music, acoustic landscapes, and movie fragments illustrate the possibilities of Wave Field Synthesis. The demos are realized with the portable WFS system of the organization for spatial rendering of electronic music “The Game of Life.”
Moreover, this special event will be a platform where people can discuss past, present, and—most important—the future of Wave Field Synthesis.
Monday, May 19, 16:30 — 17:30
NEW REVENUE STREAMS FOR STUDIOS
Abstract:
In this special event, the European Sound Directors’ Association, ESDA in collaboration with the APRS have invited a distinguished panel of prominent European studio owners and producers including Robin Millar, Malcolm Atkin, and Dave Harries from the UK; Eric van Tijn and Chris Pilgram from the Netherlands; and others to discuss the potential opportunities to establish new business models and revenue streams for the recording communities.
Studios
Times are hard for studios and producers and, for that matter, professional equipment manufacturers. We all wallow toward the bottom of the music business food chain suffering the rebound from the commercial uncertainties that are attacking the record companies and the music business in general. Is the time right for studios to become participants in the royalty structure? What possibilities are there for new studio-based services and other diversification such as digital distribution, video recording, DVD authoring and extended deliverables.
Producers
Producers have long waged a campaign to share in performance royalties. Progress in the UK, a few EU territories, and the USA is encouraging, however, the treatment of producers is inconsistent and needs to be harmonized. Chairman of ESDA, Peter Filleul, will report on progress across the territories.
Monday, May 19, 20:00 — 22:00
BANQUET
Abstract:
The traditional AES banquet offers an excellent opportunity to meet and/or invite your colleagues, (potential) customers, officials, and all who are involved in audio. This year’s event will take place in the so-called Kompaszaal, an Arrival/Departure hall of the KNSM, a shipping company in the east harbor region of Amsterdam. This hall was built in 1956 under the supervision of architect Johan van Tienhoven and radiates the style of the fifties. The company no longer exists. If the weather cooperates, we have the possibility to have a wide look over the water while drinking our aperitifs. Here we also would like to remember the 60 years existence of the AES!
Tuesday, May 20, 10:00 — 15:00
WAVEFIELD SYNTHESIS DEMONSTRATION
Moderator:
Diemer de Vries, Delft University of Technology - Delft, The Netherlands
Abstract:
In 1988, Guus Berkhout published his paper “A Holographic Approach to Acoustic Control” [J. Audio Eng. Soc. 36, pp. 977 - 995] where he introduced Wave Field Synthesis as a new concept for sound reproduction without “sweet spot” limitations. Now, 20 years later, WFS is recognized as a favorite technique for spatial sound reproduction with a high potential of applications. Research is done at many institutes to match the perception of critical listeners with the technical state-of-the-art. The production of content dedicated to WFS performance is slowly but steadily increasing.
In this special event, “20 Years WFS,” a series of examples of such content will be demonstrated. Old friends that took part in the development of WFS from the beginning as well as later converts will cooperate in a program where traditional and electronic music, acoustic landscapes, and movie fragments illustrate the possibilities of Wave Field Synthesis. The demos are realized with the portable WFS system of the organization for spatial rendering of electronic music “The Game of Life.”
Moreover, this special event will be a platform where people can discuss past, present, and—most important—the future of Wave Field Synthesis.
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