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Andes JX: A Synthesizer from Latitude Zero

Andes JX is an open-source polyphonic subtractive synthesizer developed in Ecuador and inspired by the Andes. The project combines audio DSP, cultural identity, and software development, and was presented at AES LAC 2026 in Lima, Peru.

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NoiseRverb: Heritage Acoustics in a Plugin

An introduction to heritage acoustics and the development of a plugin that preserves the sonic character of seven churches in Quito using impulse responses.

AllYouNeedIsSound 3: Spectral Representations and Feature Extraction

Advanced spectral representations like Mel Spectrograms, CQT, and HCQT for audio analysis.

AllYouNeedIsSound 2: From Waveforms to Spectral Representations

Guide covers audio visualization, spectrograms, and STFT for analysing frequency content in audio.

AllYouNeedIsSound 1: Exploring Digital Audio Analysis for Advanced Applications

Introduction to digital audio data analysis with python.

theBestTrick: Metadata In Music Industry

Article about metadata usage, its importance and its application in intellectual property rights in the music industry.

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keepItSimple: Live Sound Tips

Pro tips for live sound engineers and how to survive with a minimalistic workflow.

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