LEAM FEST 2025 - Workshop 7: Introduction to 3D Spatial Audio

Introduction to 3D Spatial Audio

by Dr. Garth Paine

For electroacoustic composers

Description:

This three-hour workshop offers a deep dive into the technical foundations and artistic possibilities of working with a 5th-order ambisonic dome. Participants will explore the principles of higher-order ambisonics, from encoding and decoding workflows to practical calibration and software tools, before engaging in a practical session that demonstrate real-time spatialization and creative sound design. Alongside the technical training, the workshop emphasizes spatial aesthetics, psychoacoustics, and compositional strategies, inviting participants to experiment with sound as a sculptural and narrative medium. By the end, attendees will have both practical skills and artistic insights to expand their own spatial audio practice.

Limited to 20 persons

Date: December 3rd.

Duration: 3 hours.

10:00 am. to 13:00 hrs

Venue: Sonidario, Sala de Escucha Inmersiva de la Fonoteca Nacional en los Pinos.

Complejo Cultural Los Pinos Auditorio C

Language: English

Free activity, admission only with prior registration.

This event is organized in collaboration with the Fonoteca Nacional de México

* The workshop will be conducted in English. Unfortunately, due to limited time, translation will not be available, so participants should be comfortable following discussions in English, have experience with DAWs and electroacoustic composition, and have prior practice in soundscape and spatial audio.

*Participants are required to attend the whole duration of the workshop and to actively take part in the festival’s preceding activities.

*The first 20 people to register will be admitted to the workshop.

*Do not reserve a spot if you are not sure you can attend.