Orastron
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What we do
We research music DSP algorithms and develop audio effects and virtual instrument plugins.
Virtual analog
This is our main area of expertise.
We measure, simulate, model, and implement emulations of entire analog and/or digital devices, whether synthesizers, effect pedals, or studio equipment.
Our extensive experience allows us to finely balance accuracy, resource usage, and effort according to application requirements and client requests.
Music DSP
We master several music DSP topics and techniques, including:
- bandlimited oscillators and anti-aliasing;
- wavetable and granular synthesis;
- FIR and IIR filters;
- delay-based and modulation effects;
- dynamic processors;
- distortions and waveshapers;
- pitch tracking;
- sound extrapolation;
- resampling.
Other services
We assist our clients in related activities such as:
- development of sound analysis and processing tools;
- measurement and analysis of circuits, devices, and software;
- independent revision of research, algorithms, software, and hardware products;
- scientific research;
- professional training;
- professional opinions.
How we do it
Our daily activity is highly interdisciplinary and requires a wide knowledge in mathematics, physics, acoustics, electronics, digital signal processing, computer science, psychoacoustics, music theory, and music production.
We leverage scientific principles and state-of-the-art techniques in order to define, implement, and refine repeatable processes that yield solid results. At the same time we practice critical thinking to flexibly adapt our methods to the peculiarities of each project.
We greatly value automation as a mean to speed up development, reduce risks, assist with interactive tasks, and clarify the definition and implications of processes. We use standard tools when available and convenient, but for specific needs we have developed our own exclusive internal tools.
We continuously collaborate with universities and companies worldwide and invest substantially in research to advance the knowledge in our field. Here is a selected list of scientific publications we have authored.
Who we are
Stefano D'Angelo, D.Sc. (Tech.), Eng.
stefano.dangelo@orastron.com
“After working on music DSP for over a decade, and as a freelancer for 3 years, I became firmly convinced that there is too much to know for a single person to achieve the best possible outcomes in this field. What I needed was a close-knit team of highly-qualified people with heterogeneous skills. That team now exists and it is called Orastron.”
Pier Paolo La Pastina, Ph.D.
Tasks: DSP, device modeling, mathematics
pierpaolo.lapastina@orastron.com
Paolo Marrone, M.Sc.
Tasks: coding, internal tooling
paolo.marrone@orastron.com
Luigi Li Bovi
Tasks: administration, legal representation
luigi.libovi@orastron.com
Output
Alongside our custom services, we are currently developing software for internal and external use.
In particular, a library of high quality algorithms for sound synthesis and processing is in the works.
During the years our founder has contributed to several successful products for some of the best known companies in the music industry. Check his portfolio at dangelo.audio.
Contacts
Get in touch!
If you want to know more, are curious about our work, have a question, request, or concern, feel free to get in touch with us. We're all ears.
