Reviving Lost Sounds

Innovative acoustic reconstruction for preserving cultural heritage through advanced data collection and analysis.

Cultural Heritage Revival

Preserving lost sounds through innovative acoustic reconstruction and data analysis.

An acoustic room with a geometric, patterned ceiling, featuring a grand piano, several chairs in various arrangements, and music stands. The room has a bright atmosphere due to the large windows on the left, and round pendant lights hanging from the ceiling add to the lighting.
An acoustic room with a geometric, patterned ceiling, featuring a grand piano, several chairs in various arrangements, and music stands. The room has a bright atmosphere due to the large windows on the left, and round pendant lights hanging from the ceiling add to the lighting.
A large, intricately designed structure resembling an old-fashioned gramophone, illuminated against a dark background. The gramophone features musical notes and a glowing outline, creating a striking visual effect.
A large, intricately designed structure resembling an old-fashioned gramophone, illuminated against a dark background. The gramophone features musical notes and a glowing outline, creating a striking visual effect.
A man is smiling and playing a small acoustic guitar while wearing headphones. The scene is set in a vibrant room filled with eclectic decorations including pottery, textiles, and figurine ornaments. Warm tones of red, brown, and green are prominent in the decor, and there is a window beside him allowing light into the room.
A man is smiling and playing a small acoustic guitar while wearing headphones. The scene is set in a vibrant room filled with eclectic decorations including pottery, textiles, and figurine ornaments. Warm tones of red, brown, and green are prominent in the decor, and there is a window beside him allowing light into the room.
Data Collection Process

Gathering historical records and acoustic data for lost instruments from diverse cultures.

Model Development

Utilizing GPT-4 to analyze data and simulate acoustic properties of lost instruments.

Validation Techniques

Testing reconstructions against historical descriptions and expert evaluations for accuracy.

A beautifully crafted string instrument with intricate carvings rests on a red surface. The body features ornate wooden carvings with leaf-like patterns, and the strings stretch over a polished wooden surface. In the background, additional instruments and objects are visible, contributing to a rich, cultural ambiance.
A beautifully crafted string instrument with intricate carvings rests on a red surface. The body features ornate wooden carvings with leaf-like patterns, and the strings stretch over a polished wooden surface. In the background, additional instruments and objects are visible, contributing to a rich, cultural ambiance.
Data Collection

Gathering historical and acoustic data for analysis.

A detailed sculpture of a person playing an acoustic guitar is positioned in an outdoor setting. The figure is wearing a hat and a scarf, with a gentle smile on its face. The sculpture appears to be made of a metallic material, capturing intricate details of the figure's clothing and guitar. Surrounding the sculpture are trees and pathways, suggesting it is situated in a park or garden area.
A detailed sculpture of a person playing an acoustic guitar is positioned in an outdoor setting. The figure is wearing a hat and a scarf, with a gentle smile on its face. The sculpture appears to be made of a metallic material, capturing intricate details of the figure's clothing and guitar. Surrounding the sculpture are trees and pathways, suggesting it is situated in a park or garden area.
A classical acoustic guitar is leaning against a brick wall. Below it, there are music sheets scattered around, adorned with autumn leaves. The setting conveys a rustic and artistic ambiance.
A classical acoustic guitar is leaning against a brick wall. Below it, there are music sheets scattered around, adorned with autumn leaves. The setting conveys a rustic and artistic ambiance.
Three acoustic guitars hang on a textured, rustic wall made of exposed brick and plaster. The guitars vary in color, including black, dark brown, and light wood. An umbrella is leaned against the wall beside a rough, unfinished pillar.
Three acoustic guitars hang on a textured, rustic wall made of exposed brick and plaster. The guitars vary in color, including black, dark brown, and light wood. An umbrella is leaned against the wall beside a rough, unfinished pillar.
Model Development

Using AI to simulate and reconstruct sounds of instruments.