AES 5th International Conference on Automotive Audio

Recent years have witnessed a rapid evolution in driving sounds for electric vehicles (EVs), with features once considered groundbreaking, such as user customisation and launch control enhancements, quickly becoming commonplace. As innovation continues, new advancements like in-vehicle content stores, interactive drivable music, and synchronised in-seat haptics are already on the horizon. Meanwhile, amidst fierce market competition and pricing pressures on new EVs, it's evident that the ability to swiftly and efficiently bring innovative sonic experiences to market will be crucial in the software-defined vehicles of tomorrow.

In this hands-on workshop, we'll showcase effective workflows for designing, tuning, and integrating stunning driving sounds, AVAS and interactive driving experiences in general. Initially, we'll deconstruct an advanced driving sound to unveil its fundamental sonic elements and illustrate how these components are structured and routed for optimal performance. We'll delve into the control logic behind these components, enriching the experience with dynamic behaviours that are less predictable, while also incorporating appropriate triggers for integrated chimes and UX sounds.

Subsequently, we'll embark on designing a driving sound from scratch, providing insights into the sound creation process and the configuration of all interactive behaviour. Finally, we'll seamlessly integrate our newly crafted sound into an embedded target, highlighting a streamlined approach to mass production.