Felix Deufel CEO of Not a Number studio and founder of ZiMMT (center for immersive media arts, music and technology) will present his software development Grapes - 3D Audio Control, which was Beta released in may 24. Grapes is a universal tool for effortlessly mixing, performing and operating 3D audio across music, film, theater, AR/VR, games and arts. As an introduction Felix will present the programs and activities of ZiMMT, the Spatial Audio Network Europe (SANE) and talk about his work in the field of 3D audio (field-) recordings, composition and mixing.

Biography:
Felix Deufel is a sound artist and ecologist with a focus in spatial sound, spatial hearing, and the role of soundscapes in society and the environment.
In his field research and expeditions, Deufel explores current environmental issues relating to ecosystems and natural phenomena and to the influence of humans as a significant geological force in the so-called Anthropocene. To this end, he investigates the acoustics and soundscapes of ecosystems and landscapes in historically and geologically significant places. Deufel is the founder of Not a Number Studio, which specializes in 3D audio productions and is currently dedicated to the development of a creative 3D audio software tool.
In 2020, Deufel founded the Center for Immersive Media Art, Music and Technology (ZiMMT) in Leipzig. Deufel conducts artist workshops at institutes, universities and festivals worldwide, where he shares his expertise in field recording and introduces creative professionals to spatial audio technology.