Impulse Audio Lab

13/07/2023

A powerful V8 like sound in an electric vehicle?
It may seem counterintuitive at first, but as it turns out - it's surprisingly great fun!

For a convincing effect, replicating the combustion engine behaviour is just as important as the actual sound.

Here is how we pre-process the input signals for our V8 synthesizer using the Expression System for Audio Weaver:

1. Calculate a virtual rpm parameter from the electric vehicle's speed - add a touch of randomness.
2. Implement virtual gear shifts. Make use of if/else statements to scale the rpm signal.
3. Add dynamic burbling. It's easiest to trigger the burbling sound with every down shift.

Have a look at the Expression System's website: https://expression-system.com/

21/06/2022

Great new business contacts, inspiring conversations and great interest in our solutions - that's our conclusion on the AES in Detroit 2022.

The introduction of our EVx Suite (sound design software for EV driving sounds) and the presentation of our paper "AI in Automotive Audio: Approaching Dynamic Driving Sound Design", have hit the nail on the head. Many thanks to all interested parties and the Impulse Audio Lab team!

06/06/2022

One of the projects we plan to present at the AES 2022 International Automotive Audio Conference is particularly close to our hearts.
We are currently in the final stage of developing our own software that allows automotive sound designers to create impressive driving sounds for EVs in an interactive and very efficient environment. With our 'EVx SUITE' you will not only get several driving sound synthesizers and a simulation module, but also a well-proven workflow and a decade of driving sound design experience right at your fingertips.
This is our first own product, so we are even more excited to show you the first version during the upcoming days!

Engineering Society

30/05/2022

We are extremely proud and honored to have been selected for a keynote speech at the Audio Engineering Society conference in Detroit. Rodrigo Schramm (machine learning expert) and Robin Doerfler (sound design expert) will discuss how AI can revolutionize driving sounds for electric vehicles.

In their presentation ‘AI in Automotive Audio: Approaching Dynamic Driving Sound Design' they will give insights into the inner workings of the audio framework and the driving style prediction system. Sound morphing, the deep learning model, as well as the data set and training process will also form a major part of the talk.

Curious? Do not hesitate to join the audience! We look forward to sharing some of our expertise.

20/05/2022

We are very much looking forward to being part of the upcoming Audio Engineering Society International Conference in Detroit! You can meet us there from the 8th to 10th of June 2022.

This year we are proud to present several recent projects we have been working on. One of them is our new all-in-one solution to create complex, highly dynamic & premium quality EV driving sounds: EVx Suite.

Furthermore you will have the opportunity to feel the sensation of sound in the form of the Haptic Driving Seat. This project is the result of a collaboration between Impulse Audio Lab and icon incar.

Additionally, we'll introduce you to our expression language for real-time, dynamic CAN processing in a running automotive audio framework.

Last but not least you will have the chance to experience our intelligent driving sounds for electric vehicles, which we previously presented at the .

Make sure to come by, we would love to welcome you at our booth!

11/10/2021

Thank you LowBeats magazine for this amazing article about our intelligent driving sound, which we presented at IAA Mobility Munich this year!

Read it here (only German):

IAA 2021: Dolby Atmos Musc kommt ins Auto. Und Elektromobilität soll durch synthetische, von KI gesteuerte Motorensounds spannender werden

08/09/2021

It is a great pleasure for us to be part of the IAA Mobility in Munich this year!
Join us there and experience our new intelligent driving sound for electric vehicles. It recognizes if you like your car ride to be steady or dynamic and adapts the sound to it.
We prepared a driving demonstrator so that you can test what we developed directly at our Booth. Let's see what kind of driver you are ;)

Meet us here: Hall A1 | Booth C421

27/08/2021

We are looking for Software Developers with a passion for sound.
Please get in touch! : )

https://impulse-audio-lab.com/

09/08/2021

It is an honor for us that the Bayerische Staatszeitung recently featured us in an article about the sound of electric vehicles alongside the audio experts of BMW and Audi.

If you are curious about it, you can follow this link to read the whole text (only in German):
https://www.bayerische-staatszeitung.de/staatszeitung/wirtschaft/detailansicht-wirtschaft/artikel/aufbruch-in-ein-neues-klanguniversum.html

02/07/2021

We are very happy and honored that the IAA featured us on their social media platforms!

Meet us there and get a test drive in our sound concept car!

By merging intelligent algorithms with OEM brand specific sound design, we create outstanding audible user experiences for electric vehicles.

09/06/2021

We are happy that we were able to support Vertigo Sound with the development of their brand new 'VSM-4 Mix Satellite `59' plugin! It is a wonderful tool which helps to facilitate the mixing process and moreover gives your sound a beautiful and extraordinary timbre.

If you want to know more, follow this link:
https://www.vertigosound.com/products/vsm-4-plugin

05/04/2021

Ab sofort gesucht: IT-Administrator*in
Freelancer, in Festanstellung oder auch als Werkstudent*in mit 10-20h pro Monat.

Wir freuen uns sehr über Bewerbungen oder Empfehlungen - hier sind alle Details zur Stelle: https://impulse-audio-lab.com/de/