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Announcing EASE 5 Third Edition: A revolution in acoustic simulation!
AFMG has released EASE 5 Third Edition, featuring Acousteer, a real-time calculation engine that changes the very concept of acoustic simulation. Acousteer enables interactive adjustments to virtual loudspeakers and DSP settings, providing instant feedback on SPL coverage across the frequency spectrum. This dynamic approach significantly accelerates the design process and leads to more accurate and impactful results.
VA continues to invest in AFMG's FIRmaker technology
The innovative AFMG FIRmaker beam-shaping technology is being adopted by loudspeaker brands worldwide and for the most prestigious projects. It allows developing solutions for acoustically challenging environments, making practical workflows more efficient and improving sound quality measurably. Recognized loudspeaker company VA (Vasata Audio) is now going to make the cutting-edge steering technology available for more projects and customers in China.
Join AFMG at AES Show 2024 for our latest research topics
We are proud to announce our active participation in the upcoming AES New York 2024 show. This premier audio engineering event will take place from October 8th to 10th at the Javits Center in New York City, and we're eager to connect with industry professionals and contribute to the exchange of knowledge and ideas.
Recording of new EASE 5 introductory webinar now available
The new introductory webinar by Ana Jaramillo and Bruce Olson on EASE 5 is now available for online viewing. It explores essential features, sound system design, and room acoustics optimization.
AFMG presents rapidly expanding EASE 5 feature set at InfoComm 2024
The rapid pace of EASE's ongoing development packs our program for the forthcoming InfoComm 2024 in June once again full of unique new features. Our booth will be represented by AFMG's Managing Director, Stefan Feistel, and our North American experts, Bruce C. Olson and Ana M. Jaramillo.
DAS Audio adopts the new AFMG FIRmaker’s licensing model, offering premium beam-shaping and optimization technology at no extra cost
AFMG's FIRmaker, the cutting-edge beam-shaping technology, is now freely available to all DAS Audio users, eliminating additional licensing fees for their DASaim platform. Thanks to DAS Audio adoption of FIRmaker’s new licensing model, their users can now access precise pattern control and beam steering capabilities, ensuring optimal listening experiences across various applications and types of sound systems.
d&b audiotechnik introduces ArrayCalc 11.6, streamlining integration into AFMG’s EASE 5 for seamless acoustic planning
d&b audiotechnik has released ArrayCalc 11.6. This latest version offers a significantly simplified interface function in conjunction with EASE 5, providing users with a more efficient workflow for modelling sound systems and room acoustics.
AFMG strengthens customer success team as of April 2nd
We are glad to announce the addition of Dima Vavilov to AFMG’s Customer Success team.
HOLOPLOT and AFMG push the boundaries with high-performance implementation of X1 and X2 Matrix Array products in EASE 5
The support for cluster-type GLL files recently released in EASE 5.59 bridges the gap for applying HOLOPLOT’s X1 and X2 products. The latest EASE updates also improve the data flow between HOLOPLOT Plan software and EASE 5.
New study explores the basis for estimating scattering coefficients
AFMG is proud to present a study titled "Show Your Scattering Coefficients", co-authored by Stefan Feistel and Michael Vorländer.
AFMG strengthens customer success team as of February 14th.
We are glad to announce the addition of Carlos Fernandes to AFMG’s Customer Success team.
AFMG celebrates two remarkable milestones
AFMG recognizes a wealth of combined experience as - not one, but two - team members achieve significant milestones!
Connect with AFMG´s experts at ISE 2024!
AFMG is gearing up for a notable presence at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2024 fair, taking place in Barcelona from January 30 to February 2. Stop by our booth CS328, in the Discovery Zone, to interact with our acoustic simulation experts and gain valuable insights into EASE 5 Second Edition, see outstanding application examples, benefit from an individual consultation, and more!
EASE 5 – Precise and powerful room acoustic optimizations
Realistic modeling of a room is the key to valid room acoustic predictions from which reliable recommendations for action can be derived. EASE 5 now offers a wide range of valuable functions for this purpose.
The support for EASE Evac version 1 ends on March 1, 2024
Maintenance updates and support for EASE Evac version 1 will end on March 1, 2024. We recommend all users of version 1 to update to version 2 straight ahead!
Best wishes for the New Year 2024!
As we say goodbye to an eventful and successful 2023, we at AFMG are filled with much gratitude for the milestones achieved, and the support shown by our customers and partners. It has been a year of growth and accomplishments that have set the stage for an even more promising 2024.
EASE Focus goes Immersive with SPAT Revolution!
The latest release of AFMG’s EASE Focus now supports export of reproduction system arrangements to the SPAT Revolution real-time spatial audio mixing engine from FLUX:: Immersive.
EASE 5 – Empowering you to realize large and complex acoustic projects
Over the last months the toolset of EASE 5 has been extended with a strong focus on enabling design engineers to realize large and complex projects. The functionality is now more comfortable and efficient than ever in EASE.
EASE 5 Second Edition: Major feature additions & new calculation tools
The new version of EASE 5 was launched on September 19, 2023. This landmark update represents an important milestone in the EASE development as all functionality for dealing with large and complex projects is now available thanks to a whole range of new tools! EASE 5-SE is a free upgrade for all current licensees of EASE 5.
AFMG announces end of support for EASE 4 licenses purchased before March 12, 2018
Technical support as well as maintenance for all EASE 4 licenses purchased before March 12, 2018 will end on September 30, 2025. All users are offered to upgrade to EASE 5 at renewal pricing.
Lab.gruppen and AFMG announce extensive FIRmaker integration in Lake v8
As a worldwide first, Lake v8 now supports exchanging entire sound system configurations with AFMG’s EASE Focus line array optimization software. Applying FIRmaker beam-shaping in the field is now easier than ever.
EASE 5-FE now supports full data import of sound system configurations
Starting with subversion 54, EASE 5 can handle all possible settings stored in an XGLC loudspeaker configuration file. The import of configurations created in 3rd party loudspeaker and line array software, as well as in EASE Focus, has been added to enable the complete exchange of sound system setups and their use for complex acoustic simulations in 3D models.
EASE 5-FE supports planning of immersive sound installations
With the latest version of EASE 5-FE, AFMG released innovative features that support the planning of sound system installations for immersive sound and spatial audio.
Technische Universität Berlin and AFMG publish high-resolution EASE GLL data for 22 musical instruments
Based on a large measurement series and state-of-the-art digital signal processing, the Audio Communication Group at TU Berlin has completed a high-resolution database for a selection of the most popular acoustic musical instruments. These are now publicly available as GLL data files for use in EASE 5 First Edition.
Showtime: EASE 5-FE first time live at InfoComm 2023!
We are thrilled to present to you the innovative tools and workflows of EASE 5 First Edition! Stop by our booth #5474 and learn more about the numerous advantages of the new modeling platform that make it the state-of-the-art solution for acoustic design projects…
EASE 5-FE – Mapping the complete signal processing chain for easy sound system modeling
EASE 5-FE maps the full signal processing chain of the audio signal like a modern DSP. From box-specific gains over delayed loudspeaker groups, to the choice of the input signal: All parameters are accessible at any time to achieve realistic simulation results easily and quickly.
EASE 5-FE supports full 3D model import from AutoCAD, Rhino, and SketchUp
EASE 5-FE provides 3D model import in DWG format used by market-leading CAD tools. The convenient and robust import function provides perfect preconditions to start your acoustic project quickly and efficiently.
EASE 5 First Edition facilitates state-of-the-art assessment of speech intelligibility
EASE 5-FE provides the complete toolset for standard-compliant evaluation and optimization of Speech Transmission Index (STI) values.
AFMG establishes Customer Success Team
The successful launch of EASE 5 First Edition and the resulting increased exchange with our customers has motivated us to advance our team structure towards a more integrated approach.