The podcast discusses designing and implementing user interface toggles in an appropriate manner.

Designing and Implementing User Interface Toggles Appropriately 31.5.22

This podcast describes the work and results of an investigation into the usability of hiding functions in mobile apps.

Hiding functional elements in mobile apps decreases user experience

What if AI could truly understand what you want? This podcast-style course explores the cutting edge of AI agents and intent detection, revealing the potential for personalized experiences. But at what cost? We'll confront the ethical minefield of manipulation and user profiling, asking: how much is too much?

Podcast

AI and You

This podcast-style course explores the distinction between AI being "clever" rather than truly "intelligent", examining how seemingly intelligent behavior can arise from sophisticated algorithms that may lack genuine understanding or consciousness.

AI, The Mischievous Toddler

There have been a number of new device announcements this past month -- from Google’s new Pixel phone (the first time they made their own phone on the hardware side as well) to more recently, Apple’s announcements around a new Macbook Pro and innovations in touch (including a Touchbar that replaces function keys and bringing TouchID to Macs); and then Microsoft, which among other things announced a new Surface Studio -- an all-in-one touchscreen desktop PC. How do these change the future of work?

Turns out, even seemingly small interface improvements could have significant consequences for user behavior. Just look at touch. More broadly, though, what happens when a software maker becomes a hardware maker? Or when we're in the middle of an architecture shift, as we are right now with x86 to ARM processors in mobile (and beyond)?

It's all about where you're at on the "S-curve" of innovation (a concept first coined by Gabriel Tarde and expanded on Everett Rogers in his theory of innovation diffusion). And sometimes, the best is the last... But how can we tell where something is on that curve? The right comparisons matter here, and a16z's Benedict Evans and board partner Steven Sinofsky try to make them in this episode of the podcast!

a16z Podcast: So Where Are We on the 'S-curve' for PC Devices?

Sound Redesign demo utilizing Sonic Bat's samples taken from "Sci-Fi Interface Construction Kit Vol. I" by Thibault Csukonyi of Tom Clancy's The Division UI, Developed by Massive Entertainment and Published by Ubisoft.

Video: https://vimeo.com/319194899

About the Sound Library:

"Sci-Fi Interface Construction Kit Vol. I introduces a wide array of clean-cut futuristic sound effects perfectly designed, edited and fine-tuned for your projects. Containing varied types of sounds, ranging from zaps, bleeps, wubs, small harmonies and more, you’re guaranteed to find on this library something that will bring your User Interfaces to life, be it on videogames, movies, TV shows, Apps and more. 

This Construction Kit was built with versatility in mind. Each of the 500 one-shot audio files are finely cut, with no background noise and with clear nomenclature, perfect for layering and adding external effects to mangle them as you please. There are multiple categories to find with varied frequency ranges, achieved by using various hard and soft synthesizers, amongst other experimental methods and tools.
Also included are over 2 hours of electromagnetic recordings from various sources that will boost your retro-futuristic aspirations like a charm!

But wait, there’s more! Over 1 hour of experimental frequency modulation atmospheres are present, ready to lift you off into the science-fiction realm of your dreams."

Buy at A Sound Effect: www.asoundeffect.com/sounddesigner/sonic-bat/
Buy at Sonniss: sonniss.com/vendor/sonic-bat/
Buy at We Sound Effects: https://wesoundeffects.com/vendor/sonic-bat
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/sonic-bat
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonicbat/

Thibault Csukonyi - Tom Clancy's The Division UI Demo

Sound Design demo by Julian Frank (https://soundcloud.com/julianfrank) utilizing Sonic Bat's samples taken from "Sci-Fi Interface Construction Kit Vol. I".

About the Sound Library:

"Sci-Fi Interface Construction Kit Vol. I introduces a wide array of clean-cut futuristic sound effects perfectly designed, edited and fine-tuned for your projects. Containing varied types of sounds, ranging from zaps, bleeps, wubs, small harmonies and more, you’re guaranteed to find on this library something that will bring your User Interfaces to life, be it on videogames, movies, TV shows, Apps and more.

This Construction Kit was built with versatility in mind. Each of the 500 one-shot audio files are finely cut, with no background noise and with clear nomenclature, perfect for layering and adding external effects to mangle them as you please. There are multiple categories to find with varied frequency ranges, achieved by using various hard and soft synthesizers, amongst other experimental methods and tools.
Also included are over 2 hours of electromagnetic recordings from various sources that will boost your retro-futuristic aspirations like a charm!

But wait, there’s more! Over 1 hour of experimental frequency modulation atmospheres are present, ready to lift you off into the science-fiction realm of your dreams."

Buy at A Sound Effect: www.asoundeffect.com/sounddesigner/sonic-bat/
Buy at Sonniss: sonniss.com/vendor/sonic-bat/
Buy at We Sound Effects: https://wesoundeffects.com/vendor/sonic-bat
Soundcloud: @sonic-bat
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sonicbat/

Julian Frank - Demo 1

Julian Frank - Demo 2

Sound Design demo by Theo Marin (https://soundcloud.com/krasius) utilizing Sonic Bat's samples taken from "Sci-Fi Interface Construction Kit Vol. I".

About the Sound Library:

"Sci-Fi Interface Construction Kit Vol. I introduces a wide array of clean-cut futuristic sound effects perfectly designed, edited and fine-tuned for your projects. Containing varied types of sounds, ranging from zaps, bleeps, wubs, small harmonies and more, you’re guaranteed to find on this library something that will bring your User Interfaces to life, be it on videogames, movies, TV shows, Apps and more.

This Construction Kit was built with versatility in mind. Each of the 500 one-shot audio files are finely cut, with no background noise and with clear nomenclature, perfect for layering and adding external effects to mangle them as you please. There are multiple categories to find with varied frequency ranges, achieved by using various hard and soft synthesizers, amongst other experimental methods and tools.
Also included are over 2 hours of electromagnetic recordings from various sources that will boost your retro-futuristic aspirations like a charm!

But wait, there’s more! Over 1 hour of experimental frequency modulation atmospheres are present, ready to lift you off into the science-fiction realm of your dreams."

Buy at A Sound Effect: www.asoundeffect.com/sounddesigner/sonic-bat/
Buy at Sonniss: sonniss.com/vendor/sonic-bat/
Buy at We Sound Effects: https://wesoundeffects.com/vendor/sonic-bat
Soundcloud: @sonic-bat
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sonicbat/

Theo Marin - Demo 1

Sound Design demo by Francisco Godinho (https://soundcloud.com/franciscomsgodinho) utilizing Sonic Bat's samples taken from "The VHS & Betamax Sessions".

About the Sound Library:

"The VHS & Betamax Sessions assembles a collection of vintage, lo-fi sounds taken from over 80 tapes from everybody’s favorite magnetic video recording formats.  
Inside this collection you’ll find over 3 hours of background ambiences taken from assorted home videos, ranging from sports crowds, outdoor ambiences, water parks, amongst other oddities; ready to be dropped onto late 70s, early 80s flavored projects and retro-futuristic user interfaces.
Complementing the material found inside the tapes, there’s also rewind, fast forward, tape insertion and removal sounds from both players for your foley aspirations."

Buy at A Sound Effect: www.asoundeffect.com/sounddesigner/sonic-bat/
Buy at Sonniss: sonniss.com/vendor/sonic-bat/
Buy at We Sound Effects: https://wesoundeffects.com/vendor/sonic-bat
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/sonic-bat
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sonicbat/

Francisco Godinho - Demo 1

Sound Design demo by Francisco Godinho (@franciscomsgodinho) utilizing Sonic Bat's samples taken from "The VHS & Betamax Sessions".

About the Sound Library:

"The VHS & Betamax Sessions assembles a collection of vintage, lo-fi sounds taken from over 80 tapes from everybody’s favorite magnetic video recording formats.
Inside this collection you’ll find over 3 hours of background ambiences taken from assorted home videos, ranging from sports crowds, outdoor ambiences, water parks, amongst other oddities; ready to be dropped onto late 70s, early 80s flavored projects and retro-futuristic user interfaces.
Complementing the material found inside the tapes, there’s also rewind, fast forward, tape insertion and removal sounds from both players for your foley aspirations."

Buy at A Sound Effect: www.asoundeffect.com/sounddesigner/sonic-bat/
Buy at Sonniss: sonniss.com/vendor/sonic-bat/
Buy at We Sound Effects: https://wesoundeffects.com/vendor/sonic-bat
Soundcloud: @sonic-bat
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sonicbat/

Francisco Godinho - Demo 2

Podcast on the research conducted on the Universal design of a smartphone user interface interaction in stressful situations.

Universal design of a smartphone user interface interaction in stressful situations 22 - 11 - 19

Podcast on the research conducted on a force touch mobile user interface. Usability and Universal Design focus.

Usability/Universal Design of Force Touch Interaction for Mobile Interfaces 16-1-20-WAV

Sound Design demo by Valance Drakes (https://soundcloud.com/mussck) utilizing Sonic Bat's samples taken from "Sci-Fi Interface Construction Kit Vol. II".

About the Sound Library:

"The Sci-Fi Interface series returns once again with yet another packed library filled with fresh frequency modulated content, achieved with newly found techniques and approaches.

Aimed at complementing Vol. I of this series, Vol. II shifted its focus towards more unconventional sounds, on the noisier spectrum of science fiction User Interfaces. You’ll find a lot of robotic conversations, raspy glitches, insectoid clicking, amongst other oddities, created with experimental software pieces and semi-modular synthesizers. All of these sounds have been finely cut, edited and mixed, created with little to no use of external effects, ready to be dropped onto any given audiovisual project.

165 minutes of varied atmospheres and textures are also present, ranging from simple resonant ambiences, to digital sounding engines, to just plain harsh data processing sounds. Combined with over 900 one-shot sound effects, you’ll quickly settle behind the joysticks of your newly built space-ship, ready for an intergalactic journey beyond the sonic realms."

Buy at A Sound Effect: www.asoundeffect.com/sounddesigner/sonic-bat/
Buy at Sonniss: sonniss.com/vendor/sonic-bat/
Soundcloud: @sonic-bat
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sonicbat/

Valance Drakes - Demo 1

Sound Design demo by Mitch Cramer (https://soundcloud.com/mtch) utilizing Sonic Bat's samples taken from "Sci-Fi Interface Construction Kit Vol. II".

About the Sound Library:

"The Sci-Fi Interface series returns once again with yet another packed library filled with fresh frequency modulated content, achieved with newly found techniques and approaches.
 
Aimed at complementing Vol. I of this series, Vol. II shifted its focus towards more unconventional sounds, on the noisier spectrum of science fiction User Interfaces. You’ll find a lot of robotic conversations, raspy glitches, insectoid clicking, amongst other oddities, created with experimental software pieces and semi-modular synthesizers. All of these sounds have been finely cut, edited and mixed, created with little to no use of external effects, ready to be dropped onto any given audiovisual project. 

165 minutes of varied atmospheres and textures are also present, ranging from simple resonant ambiences, to digital sounding engines, to just plain harsh data processing sounds. Combined with over 900 one-shot sound effects, you’ll quickly settle behind the joysticks of your newly built space-ship, ready for an intergalactic journey beyond the sonic realms."

Buy at A Sound Effect: www.asoundeffect.com/sounddesigner/sonic-bat/
Buy at Sonniss: sonniss.com/vendor/sonic-bat/
Buy at We Sound Effects: https://wesoundeffects.com/vendor/sonic-bat
Soundcloud: @sonic-bat
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sonicbat/

Mitch Cramer - Demo 1

Sound Design demo by José Veiga (https://soundcloud.com/zzyprod) utilizing Sonic Bat's samples taken from "Sci-Fi Interface Construction Kit Vol. II".

About the Sound Library:

"The Sci-Fi Interface series returns once again with yet another packed library filled with fresh frequency modulated content, achieved with newly found techniques and approaches.

Aimed at complementing Vol. I of this series, Vol. II shifted its focus towards more unconventional sounds, on the noisier spectrum of science fiction User Interfaces. You’ll find a lot of robotic conversations, raspy glitches, insectoid clicking, amongst other oddities, created with experimental software pieces and semi-modular synthesizers. All of these sounds have been finely cut, edited and mixed, created with little to no use of external effects, ready to be dropped onto any given audiovisual project.

165 minutes of varied atmospheres and textures are also present, ranging from simple resonant ambiences, to digital sounding engines, to just plain harsh data processing sounds. Combined with over 900 one-shot sound effects, you’ll quickly settle behind the joysticks of your newly built space-ship, ready for an intergalactic journey beyond the sonic realms."

Buy at A Sound Effect: www.asoundeffect.com/sounddesigner/sonic-bat/
Buy at Sonniss: sonniss.com/vendor/sonic-bat/
Buy at We Sound Effects: https://wesoundeffects.com/vendor/sonic-bat
Soundcloud: @sonic-bat
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sonicbat/

José Veiga - Demo 1

Sound Design demo by Thibault Csukonyi from Bruits. Studio (https://bendaudio.com/work-bruits/) utilizing Sonic Bat's samples taken from "Sci-Fi Interface Construction Kit Vol. II".

About the Sound Library:

"The Sci-Fi Interface series returns once again with yet another packed library filled with fresh frequency modulated content, achieved with newly found techniques and approaches.

Aimed at complementing Vol. I of this series, Vol. II shifted its focus towards more unconventional sounds, on the noisier spectrum of science fiction User Interfaces. You’ll find a lot of robotic conversations, raspy glitches, insectoid clicking, amongst other oddities, created with experimental software pieces and semi-modular synthesizers. All of these sounds have been finely cut, edited and mixed, created with little to no use of external effects, ready to be dropped onto any given audiovisual project.

165 minutes of varied atmospheres and textures are also present, ranging from simple resonant ambiences, to digital sounding engines, to just plain harsh data processing sounds. Combined with over 900 one-shot sound effects, you’ll quickly settle behind the joysticks of your newly built space-ship, ready for an intergalactic journey beyond the sonic realms."

Buy at A Sound Effect: www.asoundeffect.com/sounddesigner/sonic-bat/
Buy at Sonniss: sonniss.com/vendor/sonic-bat/
Buy at We Sound Effects: https://wesoundeffects.com/vendor/sonic-bat
Soundcloud: @sonic-bat
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sonicbat/

Bruits. Studio - Assassin's Creed II UI Demo

Sound Design demo by Julian Frank (https://soundcloud.com/julianfrank) utilizing Sonic Bat's samples taken from "Sci-Fi Interface Construction Kit Vol. II".

About the Sound Library:

"The Sci-Fi Interface series returns once again with yet another packed library filled with fresh frequency modulated content, achieved with newly found techniques and approaches.

Aimed at complementing Vol. I of this series, Vol. II shifted its focus towards more unconventional sounds, on the noisier spectrum of science fiction User Interfaces. You’ll find a lot of robotic conversations, raspy glitches, insectoid clicking, amongst other oddities, created with experimental software pieces and semi-modular synthesizers. All of these sounds have been finely cut, edited and mixed, created with little to no use of external effects, ready to be dropped onto any given audiovisual project.

165 minutes of varied atmospheres and textures are also present, ranging from simple resonant ambiences, to digital sounding engines, to just plain harsh data processing sounds. Combined with over 900 one-shot sound effects, you’ll quickly settle behind the joysticks of your newly built space-ship, ready for an intergalactic journey beyond the sonic realms."

Buy at A Sound Effect: www.asoundeffect.com/sounddesigner/sonic-bat/
Buy at Sonniss: sonniss.com/vendor/sonic-bat/
Buy at We Sound Effects: wesoundeffects.com/vendor/sonic-bat
Soundcloud: @sonic-bat
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sonicbat/

This Podcast looks at some of the barriers causing virtual reality and augmented reality to not become mainstream. Some discussion on what should be done to make these more mainstream is included.

Will Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Ever Become Mainstream? 28-8-2020

Sonic Bat is a sound design studio created in late 2014 by Francisco Godinho, amidst the misty mountains of Sintra, Portugal. Beneath the cloudy landscapes, the Sonic Bat inhabits the realm of sound manipulation, ever hunting the perfect frequency for your project.

The Sonic Bat knows that sound design is an essential part of any audiovisual piece. Its ability to conjure up the necessary emotions and tone assist in the solidification of your core ideas, simultaneously improving them. For this reason, the message and goal of your developing work will be delivered effortlessly to the target audience, through the universal language that is sound. 

An ever-growing field that quickly evolves, heading to new and exciting directions every day, it’s important to be up to date on this matter. The Sonic Bat provides the knowledge and technical know-how of this vast world, with the aid of the most modern tools and approaches available. Be it motion graphic design, 2D & 3D animation, film, videogame, website, advertisement, scenography & installation, soundtracking amongst others; the Sonic Bat is always at your disposal to reach the desired objectives, with original and forward thinking results.

Through creativity and innovation, the Sonic Bat will make sure your voice reaches the intended consumer with a pristine, distinguishable sound, linking the bridge between sound and image into one cohesive whole.

M.A.R.C. Multidisciplinary Arts Research Center - 
Audio Courses in Art & Technology

The a16z Podcast discusses tech and culture trends, news, and the future -- especially as ‘software eats the world’. It features industry experts, business leaders, and other interesting thinkers and voices from around the world. This podcast is produced by Andreessen Horowitz (aka “a16z”), a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm. Multiple episodes are released every week; visit a16z.com for more details and to sign up for our newsletters and other content as well!

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