A computer environment for surround sound programming

Discusses the computer controlled surround sound positioning system developed by Sound Kinetics Limited along with its applications in the recording studio and live performances. Sound Kinetics have developed the system to allow producers and performers an intuitive method of creating surround sound effects, whilst offering a major cost benefit when compared with traditional techniques. This system reduces the time required to produce surround sound recording in both the studio and at live events. The system is an advanced visual programming environment that can in simple terms be considered as a computerised joystick which allows sounds to be moved around an audience. The system provides a graphical user interface giving producers, performers and recording engineers an automated method of creating surround sound effects. The system can be used either with Dolby Surround Sound, stereo or multi-speaker formats, synchronising to video and music by using SMPTE or MIDI interfaces