Immerscape: Supporting the Creation of Immersive Soundscapes by Users in Cultural Heritage Contexts

Carolina Ferreira, Sofia Cavaco, Armanda Rodrigues, Nuno Correia

Abstract: In this paper, we introduce Immerscape, an interactive tool for composing immersive soundscapes. Immerscape can be used to support the study and creation of historical soundscapes, enhancing the experience for visitors at culture and heritage sites. The tool allows non-technical users to compose immersive auditory scenes, by simply combining different sound recordings that simulate moving sound sources, as well as sound sources positioned in different locations in the scene. A preliminary evaluation of the tool’s usability and acceptance has been conducted, involving domain users and other volunteers.