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Bobby McElver

@bobbymcelver.bsky.social

Sound designer specializing in wave field synthesis and sound holograms. Professor @ UCSD Theatre & Dance. I also make music for dance, podcasts, and at some point an album.

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Maybe everyone was in my neighborhood. It was off the charts. Some houses had lines!

01.11.2025 17:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Dynamic delay or just gain? Asking for a friend.

04.03.2025 03:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NOWISWHENWEARE (the stars): Interactive Performance Installation SXSW 2025 Schedule | Inspired by visions of the Milky Way and Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Rooms, the stars is an introspective, awe-inspiring journey into a matrix of light. Visitors move from tot...

If you'll be at SXSW we now have multiple days of showings for this installation! Check the SXSW calendar.

#wavefieldsynthesis
#spatialaudio

schedule.sxsw.com/2025/events/...

02.03.2025 20:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Performance and Technology: Changing the Audience Experience SXSW 2025 Schedule | Theatre has seen an explosive move towards interactive and immersive experiences. How can technology play a role in this rapidly expanding field, without cannibalizing the power o...

Hey SXSW attendees! Andrew Schneider and I will be chatting about interactive and immersive experience, specifically in regards to technology like wave field synthesis, spatial audio, volumetric lighting, and audience and performer tracking.

Mar 8 @ 11:30am

schedule.sxsw.com/2025/events/...

02.03.2025 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Every so often I mess around with pure data, just to remind myself that it's an option for a lot of stuff.

07.02.2025 20:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I take it wine isn't a reliable solution anymore?

07.02.2025 15:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Texas Performing Arts presents Andrew Schneider: N O W I S W H E N W E A R E (the stars) Inspired by visions of the Milky Way and Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Rooms, the stars is an introspective, awe-inspiring journey into a matrix of light. Visitors move from total darkness to immersi...

If anyone will be at SXSX/Fusebox this year, come check out this thing I'm working on! (400+ loudspeakers!) #wavefieldsynthesis

austin.culturemap.com/eventdetail/...

06.02.2025 16:31 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sure thing! I circle in this world a bit, so feel free to reach out any time.

06.02.2025 16:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Often groups like MW have in-house sound designers / creative engineers who work full time. They post hiring opportunities every so often. There was an open position at MW in 2023 if I remember correctly.

06.02.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

One time I dropped my phone on that controller during the 20-min blackout in AFTER. There was about a 90% chance of jumping to a lights-at-full scene and blinding the entire audience. I was very lucky. Non sequential interfaces are not for the faint of heart!

31.12.2024 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My god I recognized my 10-year old handwriting without even clicking on the photo. You know we use the same controller for ALL of the shows, right?

31.12.2024 21:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ‘€ What kind of synthesis?

29.12.2024 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I've only got 50% of twins up as of 6:44am

25.12.2024 14:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Nice sweater. I missed out on these!

25.12.2024 04:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A long black horizontal loudspeaker array with small drivers every 2 inches. 5 speaker stands hold up the array. Some curtains behind the array and some boxes on the floor. The room is a bit cluttered. Looks like a photo from a load-in (which is true).

A long black horizontal loudspeaker array with small drivers every 2 inches. 5 speaker stands hold up the array. Some curtains behind the array and some boxes on the floor. The room is a bit cluttered. Looks like a photo from a load-in (which is true).

Wave field synthesis array 1 of 3 (372 individual channels total) for an installation. Custom built speakers.

04.12.2024 20:44 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Towers of Aghasba - Official Launch Trailer
YouTube video by Dreamlit Games Towers of Aghasba - Official Launch Trailer

Hey #gameaudio Anyone working on this?
youtu.be/j76LZRBEQ4I?...

21.11.2024 21:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's much much better here. Also, why did I not hear about lightning bolt?! I hope it was fun.

20.11.2024 21:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I found a wave field synthesis array in the wild!

19.11.2024 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking good! This is your 16-ch wave field synthesis array, yeah? With the enclosed drivers?

19.11.2024 15:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Anyone building custom AVB multichannel amplifiers? Asking for a friend.

18.11.2024 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ‘€

18.11.2024 14:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I wonder if there's a wave field synthesis starter pack

18.11.2024 00:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Visiting Assistant Professor of Music - Music Technology MUSIC – Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Technology (one year appointment, non-tenure track):Oakland University, School of Music, Theatre and Dance, invites applicants for a Visiting Assistant Pr...

Hey! They're hiring a replacement for my old position at Oakland University (just north of Detroit, MI). If you're interested, feel free to DM me any questions.
jobs.oakland.edu/postings/31777

#music #professorship #job

08.07.2024 20:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Maybe all the other bands are playing Fri + Sat, and Sun is just one long Jesus Lizard set

28.02.2024 18:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ha!

11.02.2024 23:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I mean that would be absurd...

07.02.2024 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I experienced this at MASS MoCA! It was there for years.

17.01.2024 17:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I've been keeping up with the members ever since. Both Rachel Grimes and Christian Frederickson put out solo works. Lots of stuff on their bandcamps. Definitely recommend digging through.

04.01.2024 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Same. I collected everything. I saw them a bunch in early 00s in CA. They hold a huge place in my heart.

04.01.2024 03:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

How small of an area does it affect? Could you wrap your hand around the vibration/pressure (I'm assuming that's how it works)? Or did it make more of a wall?

14.09.2023 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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