Semantic Audio Labs

The ARME project, supported by the iCURE program and UKRI acceleration awards, is at the forefront of transforming musical practice through augmented and virtual reality technologies. The project aims to understand how musicians synchronize with each other and develop a computational model to replicate this behavior. This understanding will facilitate the creation of a music training tool where users can interact with believable virtual musicians. The project has secured impact acceleration awards to develop an iOS application and collaborate with the Museum of Music History for an exposition. The ARME project operates within the digital media technology sector, leveraging expertise in digital signal processing and machine learning from the Digital Media Technology Lab at Birmingham City University. The business model focuses on developing and distributing advanced music training tools, targeting musicians and educational institutions. Revenue is generated through software sales and partnerships with cultural institutions. Keywords: AR/VR, music training, synchronization, computational model, digital media, signal processing, machine learning, iOS application, cultural collaboration, educational tools.