PlugSonic is a series of web- and mobilebased applications designed to: edit samples and apply
audio effects (PlugSonic Sample), create and experience dynamic and navigable soundscapes and sonic narratives (PlugSonic Soundscape). The audio processing
within PlugSonic is based on the Web Audio API while
the binaural rendering uses the 3D Tune-In Toolkit.
Exploration of soundscapes in a physical space is made
possible by adopting Apple’s ARKit. The present paper
describes the implementation details, the signal processing chain and the necessary steps to curate and experience a soundscape. We also include some metrics
and performance details. The main goal of PlugSonic is
to give users a complete set of tools, without the need
for specific devices, external software and/or hardware,
specialised knowledge or custom development; with the
idea that spatial audio has the potential to become a
readily accessible and easy to understand technology,
for anyone to adopt, whether for creative or research
purposes.