Notes on sound, visuals and code.
Practical guides on music technology, audio plugins, immersive audio, AR and VR, and interactive installations, from the team at DareDive.
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How much does custom AV software cost in India?
Honest ranges in rupees for audio-reactive visuals, show control, playback systems and permanent installations, and the decisions that move the number most.
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Show control and media software for live events: build or buy?
Off-the-shelf media servers and show control tools cover a lot. Here is when they are the right call, when custom software pays for itself, and how to combine the two.
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How to build a VST plugin: formats, process and what drives the cost.
VST3, AU, AAX or CLAP? JUCE or something else? A clear walk through what goes into a commercial audio plugin, from the first sound to the installer.
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What is immersive audio? Binaural, ambisonics and Atmos, explained.
Spatial audio, 3D audio, binaural, ambisonics, Atmos. What the terms mean, how they differ, and which one fits your project.
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WebXR vs app-based AR: which is right for your campaign?
Browser AR opens from a QR code. App AR tracks better and does more. Here is how to choose for events, brand campaigns and products.
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How to plan an interactive installation that people remember.
From the first idea to opening day: what to decide early, which sensors to use, and how to keep an installation running for months.
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