GPU Audio brings GPU-Accelerated Audio Processing to Mac

 

GPU Audio has announced Apple Mac support for its GPU-accelerated audio processing platform:

“By far the biggest request we’ve had this year is for Apple support, and we’re pleased to announce that the day has arrived!

MacOS users now have access to the FIR Convolution Reverb, demonstrating one of the most processor-intensive plugin effects out there. The FIR Convolver is the perfect audio tool to try out GPU Audio’s unique processing technology – and best of all, it’s FREE!”

GPU Audio is a new technology company that says that they have created the world’s first novel GPU-based, full technology stack for audio processing.

They say that this release paves the way for the next generation of pro audio plugins on Apple M1 and M2 devices, with all of the benefits that brings, including Live Machine Learning and A.I. processing.

Features of GPU Audio:

  • Low-latency VST3 performance regardless of channel-count
  • Real-Time (instant) Audio processing
  • Performance gains for AI and ML algorithmic use cases
  • DSP power that is orders of magnitude greater than CPU

 

FIR Convolution Reverb is available now as a free download for Macs with an M1 or M2 processor.

 

International Synth Fest Superbooth returns to Berlin May 11-13, 2023

 

Organizers of Superbooth have announced that the international synth fest will return to FEZ-Berlin Thursday May 11th, 2023 through Saturday the 13th.

The event will feature a program of instrument presentations, discussions, concerts, live radio and creative performances, along with a “friendly assortment of good food and drinks.

More than 75 vendors have already confirmed their participation, including Erica Synths, Soma, Tegeler Audio, Yamaha, Tip-Top and Doepfer. This year’s event will also feature overseas makers, like Make Noise, Mystic Circuits and Noise Engineering, which has not happened since 2019.

“SuperBooth2022 proved that our idea of a trade fair concept emerged and strengthened through the crisis. However, the complete cancellation in 2020, along with the cost-intensive re-orientation and outdoor expansion in 2021, went way over budget,”notes Superbooth’s HerrSchneider. “So far, the refinancing has still not reached us. Some exhibitors gave us donations to assist. However, the positive feedback in our development and creativity also gives us the energy, to seek and prepare for an innovative growth in the mixture of exhibitors and program, attracting more visitors and with different backgrounds and interests.”

For more information on the event, along with the list of all confirmed exhibitors for SuperBooth23, is available at the event website.

 

Synth Expo is Coming to London March 18, 2023

 

Organizers of the Brooklyn Synth Expo and LA Synth Expo have announced the first edition of the London, UK edition of this event.

 

The London Synth and Pedal Expo, scheduled to start March 18, 2023, is planned to be an annual ‘all things with knobs’ event” that features:

  • A gear expo – where musicians can try pedals and interact with builders
  • A pop-up market – where exhibitors can sell their products to attendees
  • Workshops and clinics
  • Gear giveaways and other promotions (discounts, deals, etc.)

 

What organizers say about the upcoming event:

“Unpretentious, free to the public, and pop-up in nature, this strictly in-the-headphones event was born from an NYC music blog covering local emerging band, The Deli, as a way to entertain the community of musicians it served.

After expanding to several other big North American music scenes like Los Angeles, Toronto, and Portland – the Synth & Pedal Expo will launch its first European edition in London, UK on March 18, 2023.

Organized centrally in the hip neighborhood of Hackney, the first London Synth & Pedal Expo will give gear lovers the opportunity to check out and try the latest devices by big and small builders belonging to two increasingly cross-pollinating niches.

It will also feature an educational component with workshops and clinics, and an assortment of media partners and influencers that will allow it to broaden its relevance beyond the physical constraints of a real-life event.”

Event Details:

Date: March 18, 2023.

Venue: Motel Studios, 406-408 Long St, London E2 8HG

Tickets: Free to the public

 

While the event is free to the public, registration is required so that organizers know how many visitors to plan for. Organizers plan to share an RSVP link via the event’s Facebook page in late January.