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Welcome to the New ICST Ambisonics Plugins Website!

Content is still a work in progress—stay tuned for updates!

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ASCOLTA

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#14 ascolta Akusmatische Hörstunde

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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

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ICST-AMBISONICS-SETUPS

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The ICST Kompositionsstudio

Kompstudio For more information go here: https://icst-kompositionsstudio.ch/post/icst-kompositionsstudio

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The ICST Labor ambisonics Dome

The “Vienna” Speaker setup at the ICST Labor (DOM)

Labor_Dom Setup of Speakers in the ICST Labor


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NEW

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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.

For full details, check out the official documentation: 📖 Documentation: Wiki