Course overview
Sonic Visualiser is a powerful tool for visualising and analysing audio files, especially useful for examining the structure of music and audio data.
Sonic Visualiser is a free and open-source software application developed by the Centre for Digital Music (C4DM) at Queen Mary University of London. Audio and software developer Chris Cannam, the creator of Sonic Visualiser, gives an in-depth presentation about the software.
Sonic Visualiser version 5.0.1 was released on 1st October 2024 and it’s available for free. Download it here!
What you'll learn
- Sonic Visualiser itself is the most general, a program for highly configurable detailed visualisation, analysis, and annotation of audio recordings.
- Sonic Lineup is for rapid visualisation of multiple audio files containing versions of the same source material, such as performances from the same score, or different takes of an instrumental part.
- Tony is for high quality pitch and note transcription for scientific applications, designed primarily for solo vocal recordings.
- Sonic Annotator is a non-interactive command-line program application for batch audio feature extraction, using the same feature extraction plugins as Sonic Visualiser.
Who is this course for?
- Musicians and Producers: Ideal for those looking to analyze and understand the structure of music and audio data in detail.
- Audio Researchers and Developers: Perfect for individuals interested in exploring advanced audio visualization tools and engaging with its creator.
- Educators and Students in Music Technology: Beneficial for anyone teaching or learning about audio analysis and digital music processing.
Course content
- 1. Deep Dive into Sonic Visualiser Features
- 2. Exploring VAMP Plugins
- 3. Additional Software and Tools
- 4. Future Experiments and Q&A
- 5. Addressing Visualiser Component Questions
- 6. Exploring MIDI File Extraction
- 7. Sonic Visualiser's Capabilities and Limitations
- 8. Audience Interaction and Feedback
- 9. Compatibility with DAWs and Future Improvements
- 10. Sonic Visualiser for Musicologists
- 11. Future Directions and Closing Remarks
Requirements
- An Internet Connection
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