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ASCOLTA

Institute for Computer Music and Sound Technology / (ICST) Zurich University of the Arts #14 ascolta Akusmatische Hörstunde Listening twice Experimental Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 18:00 Toni-Areal, Kompositionsstudio 3.D02, Ebene 3, Pfingstweidstrasse 96, Zürich Eintritt frei In this session we will listen to classic electroacoustic compositions in two different versions: A recent 5.1 production from ICST/ZHdK A historic Ambisonics (UHJ) recording from the 1970s We look forward to comparing these versions

DECODER-SPEAKER

Institute for Computer Music and Sound Technology / (ICST) Zurich University of the Arts Speaker-Settings (xml): (to download the raw XML file, click on the link below) ICST Kompositionsstudio ICST Kompositionsstudio with filters ICST DOM (Labor) IA-Space (ZhdK)

ICST-AMBISONICS-SETUPS

Institute for Computer Music and Sound Technology / (ICST) Zurich University of the Arts The ICST Kompositionsstudio For more information go here: https://icst-kompositionsstudio.ch/post/icst-kompositionsstudio photo gallery The ICST Labor ambisonics Dome The “Vienna” Speaker setup at the ICST Labor (DOM) Setup of Speakers in the ICST Labor ©2025 ICST

NEW

Institute for Computer Music and Sound Technology / (ICST) Zurich University of the Arts ICST Ambisonics Plugins v3.1 Now Available! Download: GitHub Releases What’s New in v3.1? We’re excited to introduce ICST Ambisonics Plugins v3.1, featuring a new multi-decoder that incorporates the latest empirical research. With four weightings and filter banks, you can now fine-tune up to four loudspeaker arrays for a more detailed and spatially accurate B-format audio experience.

SUPPORT-COMPOSITION-STUDIO

Institute for Computer Music and Sound Technology / (ICST) Zurich University of the Arts ICST support for the composition studio Install RME MadiFace USB Driver Download MadiFace USB Product Page System Compatibility: macOS / Windows USB Series Kernel Extension: macOS 11+ Manual: Download PDF Install RME Driver (DriverKit) RME Driver for macOS Installation Guide Login Items & Extensions for DriverKit Troubleshooting Watch the Video starting at 2:36 for assistance. Install DisplayLink Manager