From Mapping to Composition: Technical Workflow and Sound Design in Resonances of Stones

This presentation offers a detailed overview of the technical workflow developed for Resonances of Stones project, focusing on the methodologies and professional solutions employed to capture, process, and transform the acoustic identity of the Bazeos Tower within the immersive exhibition Resonances of Stones: TMMSAC© at Naxos. Specifically, the presentation addresses: • The description of acoustic mapping procedures for historical spaces, with particular attention to the selection of sampling points, surveying techniques, and the methods used for the acquisition of impulse responses through balloon bursts and high-resolution ambisonic recordings. Criteria for data validation and for the three-dimensional reconstruction of the actual sound environment are illustrated. • An overview of the post-production, editing, and auralization process for the collected data, with a focus on processing methods, de-noising, and rendering, as well as the auralization algorithms used to deliver an accurate and faithful immersive simulation of the original acoustic conditions. • The description of the four soundscape compositions specifically created for the Resonances of Stones: TMMSAC© at Naxos exhibition, including an analysis of compositional choices, sound spatialization, and the interplay between soundscapes and the visitors’ immersive experience. The software tools adopted and strategies for positioning audio sources within the exhibition’s sound design are also presented.