What it is
Audio Buffer is a meet-up for audio developers and creative technologists — bridging academic theory and the gritty reality of releasing professional audio products.
It is aimed at anyone developing software-based music tools: students, composers, sound designers, researchers, and creative technologists. Rather than a conference or a showcase of finished work, it is a physical, workshop-style space to build, network, and stress-test ideas — where work in progress is as welcome as a finished product.
Show us your screens. The interesting part is usually the part that isn't finished yet.
How a session works
Each edition is built around a theme. A typical session opens with two or three guest presentations from practitioners working on that subject, followed by an open floor for questions and discussion.
Many editions also include a Student Prototypes segment — live "Code & UI" reviews, where a student walks through the engine and interface logic of a project under the hood. Sessions close with open-floor discussion and networking.
Talks, presenter bios, slide decks, and photos from every session are documented in the archive.
Who runs it
Audio Buffer was created and is curated by Dr. Sinan Bokesoy, founder of sonicPlanet Ltd, UK — building experimental synthesizers and audio processors at the intersection of art, science, and code. He lines up the talks, demos, and open-floor discussion for each session.
The London edition is hosted by MTUK, led by CEO Matt Cartmell, at 20 Commercial Street. MTUK works to build the UK's music tech ecosystem, bringing together innovators, creators, and industry leaders.
Audio Buffer Tokyo is curated by Daito Manabe — artist, programmer, composer, founder of Rhizomatiks and co-founder of sonicPlanet Ltd — and hosted at FIL, a cross-disciplinary space for creators, artists, engineers, and musicians.
Taking part
We are always interested in hearing from developers, composers, and researchers working in audio. Submissions are reviewed, grouped into a cohesive event theme, scheduled, and then presented live.
Read the presentation guidelines before proposing a talk, or get in touch to ask about the next session. Attending as a listener needs no application at all.