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AES Saul Walker Student Design Competition
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AES Saul Walker Student Design Competition

Audio Engineering Society

May 1, 2026AES Europe Convention

This competition, parallel to the recording competition, offers a distinct avenue for hardware and software engineers to gain recognition for technical creativity within the audio engineering sector. Its core mission is to encourage students to innovate in plugin design or acoustic hardware, pushing the boundaries of signal processing. The ideal candidate is an AES student member with a novel d...

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Recognition for hardware/software engineering ingenuity, networking opportunities during the AES Europe Convention.

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Current AES Student Members are eligible. This competition offers a distinct avenue for hardware and software engineers to gain recognition for technical creativity, allowing students to submit novel plugin designs or acoustic hardware innovations that push the boundaries of signal processing.

Dates & details

Programme dates
AES Europe Convention
Duration
Not specified (competition period)
Costs to the artist
Varies (travel to convention if selected)
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No direct funding.

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