Audio Projects
Exploring Ambisonics and the Future of Sound Innovation​
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I interview Shawn Pinchbeck, who provides insights into Ambisonics technology, its history, and its increasing accessibility. The conversation explores its applications in music, sound art, and emerging technologies like virtual reality. Shawn shares his experiences in electroacoustic music composition and the development of innovative instruments that utilize motion detection and sensor technology. We examine how advancements in technology are allowing for access to music production and performance, opening up new creative possibilities. The following is a segment from a larger podcast.
​Exploring Dolby Atmos: Innovations in Immersive Audio with Padraig Buttner-Schnirer
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I interview Padraig Buttner-Schnirer as he discusses his background in music performance and production, as well as his current research in immersive audio technology. With a foundation in jazz performance and music production, Buttner-Schnirer shares his insights into Dolby Atmos, an innovative audio format that has revolutionized how music is consumed. He explains how this technology enhances the listener's experience by creating an immersive environment using speakers placed around and above the listener, allowing for greater spatial precision in sound design. As a professional who has worked as a freelance producer and recording engineer for over a decade, Buttner-Schnirer provides valuable perspectives on how Dolby Atmos is being applied within the music industry. He discusses its potential for music production and the challenges of utilizing the technology in a way that enhances, rather than detracts from, the musical experience. The following is a segment from a larger podcast.
Padraig Buttner-Schnirer
Music, AI, and the Challenges of Creativity
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I talk to Natalie Smadis and Zak Wurtz, third-year music students in the Recording and Production major at MacEwan University. Natalie and Zak discuss their journeys into music, the integration of AI in their work, and the unique challenges they face in the industry. From the role of technology in creativity to managing burnout and physical limitations, Natalie and Zach offer candid insights into the evolving landscape of music production and performance.
Research Recast(ed)
(Season 3 & 4)
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Description:
Join hosts Brooklyn Leschyshyn Natalie Smadis as they explore scholarly and creative activities at MacEwan University, highlighting faculty's impact on students and the community. Each episode features a faculty member discussing their projects across diverse topics like theatre, research, and mental health. This podcast is created in collaboration with MacEwan’s Office of Research Services and is partially funded by the Government of Canada through the Research Support Fund.