{"id":30087,"date":"2024-07-03T07:14:49","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T05:14:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demdlx704as001.ad.harman.com\/?page_id=30087"},"modified":"2024-07-04T16:55:53","modified_gmt":"2024-07-04T14:55:53","slug":"global-tuning-tool-overview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/audioworx.transfunnel.co\/old\/?page_id=30087","title":{"rendered":"AudioworX Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>HARMAN AudioworX is a comprehensive tool and functionality suite ensures high quality for all kinds of audio products. The suite offers smart, seamless, and intuitive solutions that make configuring the audio algorithm database and DSP (Digital Signal Processing) framework easy. It also simplifies the process of tuning and controlling the various algorithms.<br \/>\nMoreover, this scalable and modular platform offers an independent solution that can be used even in distributed systems.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30198\" src=\"https:\/\/audioworx.transfunnel.co\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AudioworXStructure_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"452\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The 3 core pillers of Harman AudioworX.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Extendable Audio Framework (xAF)<\/strong>: Audio signal processing framework that provides a well-defined and extensible environment for developing, integrating and executing audio algorithms and the necessary framework features to support all customer requirements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Audio Algorithm Toolbox (AAT)<\/strong>: It is a collection of audio objects and audio features. Audio Algorithm Toolbox integrates algorithms and technologies from Harman and Third party companies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Global Tuning Tool (GTT)<\/strong>: It is a graphical user interface for developing signal flow design, tuning the signal flow, and measurement for a variety of (automotive) systems. Also, this comprehensive tool allows to increase tuning efficiency, performance, and quality. It has common interface panels for systems, algorithm designers, and developers to ensure seamless and focused development of new algorithms right from the beginning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additional important elements of Harman AudioworX.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>AmpSrv2:<\/strong> This software is used to connect the Global Tuning Tool to either to a physical target device or a virtual amplifier. It serves as a proxy between the GTT and the (embedded) device and supports all commonly used physical interfaces (UART, Ethernet, etc.).<\/li>\n<li><strong>HALO:<\/strong> HARMAN HALOsonic\u00ae Active Noise Management Solutions are fully supported and integrated with their noise management solutions such as exhaust sound generation, exhaust cancellation, and active vibration. Algorithms and generic key tuning tool functions can be adapted based on building blocks. The system approach ensures that NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) and audio flow smoothly and work together to maximize performance in each domain.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extended Tuning Protocol (xTP): <\/strong>This protocol is used to communicate between the embedded audio framework and the &#8220;tuning&#8221; application such as the Global Tuning Tool, a Headunit or an application running the audio management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"heading\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Global Tuning Tool<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:300\">The Global Tuning Tool (GTT), developed by Harman International.\u00a0 Global Tuning Tool designed for audio engineers to streamline audio post-processing and tune the audio systems to get the best audio performance. As part of the Harman AudioworX suite, this Windows-based tool empowers with a comprehensive set of features:<\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"5:1-9:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:133\"><strong>Core Audio Functions:<\/strong> A library of essential audio objects provides a foundation for building customized audio systems.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"6:1-6:161\"><strong>Signal Flow Designer:<\/strong> Drag-and-drop functionality allows for the creation of a visual representation of the audio signal path, simplifying signal flow design.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:133\"><strong>Tuning Tools:<\/strong> A comprehensive set of tools to adjust and optimize audio for the desired outcome.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"8:1-9:0\"><strong>Audio Processing Framework:<\/strong> The GTT integrates seamlessly with both HARMAN and third-party audio technologies, creating a versatile platform.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"14:1-14:129\"><strong>Intuitive Interface:<\/strong> A user-friendly interface with clear visualizations facilitates adjustments and streamlines workflows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more details about Global Tuning Tool, refer<a href=\"https:\/\/audioworx.transfunnel.co\/old\/?page_id=19731\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> Global Tuning Tool User Guide<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30099\" src=\"https:\/\/audioworx.transfunnel.co\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/GTToverview_01.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1161\" height=\"608\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"heading\" data-sourcepos=\"10:1-10:46\"><strong>Key elements of Global Tuning Tool<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Device Designer:<\/strong><\/span> The Device Designer comprises of various tools and interfaces that are used to create and run audio processing systems. The Device Designer contains the canvas and modules needed to create the signal processing template, while the signal flow design interface handles most of the target and audio object interactions. For more details about Device Designer, refer<a href=\"https:\/\/audioworx.transfunnel.co\/old\/?page_id=19731#section-title-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> Device Designer<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30167\" src=\"https:\/\/audioworx.transfunnel.co\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DeviceDesignernew_01.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1168\" height=\"601\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Signal Flow Designer<\/span>: <\/strong>Using Signal Flow Designer you can design and adjust your audio processing flow.<\/p>\n<p>The process of creating a signal flow involves dragging and dropping audio objects onto a virtual canvas, connecting the input and output pins, and adjusting the settings for each component. Once the signal flow is defined, it can then send to the devices to process the audio and control signals according to the defined flow.<\/p>\n<p>GTT allows you to create and modify signal flows in real-time, which is particularly useful in live tuning. Live tuning can be dynamic and unpredictable, and signal flow designers can help audio professionals to make real-time changes to the signal chain to ensure the best possible sound quality and performance.<br \/>\nFor more details about Signal Flow Designer, refer<a href=\"https:\/\/audioworx.transfunnel.co\/old\/?page_id=22027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> Signal Flow Designer<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30055\" src=\"https:\/\/audioworx.transfunnel.co\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/GTT_workspacenew_01.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1112\" height=\"588\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Toolbox<\/strong><\/span><strong>: <\/strong><span class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">This is a dynamic and library based collection of Harman and 3rd party algorithm<\/span><span class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">s. <\/span>It contains a variety of more than 90 audio algorithms and can be used to create new reusable blocks (Compound Audio Objects) on demand. CAOs can be tuned, password protected and shared as any single audio object.<br \/>\nFor more details about Toolbox and the Audio Objects, refer to<a href=\"https:\/\/audioworx.transfunnel.co\/old\/?page_id=24019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> Audio Object User Guide<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30104\" src=\"https:\/\/audioworx.transfunnel.co\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AOOverview_01.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"595\" height=\"691\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Panel Designer<\/strong>:<\/span> The Panel Designer provides a clean, intuitive workspace with a range of features designed to streamline your workflow. Effortlessly create custom control panels tailored to your needs. Drag and drop the desired elements onto the workspace and link them seamlessly to any audio object for a truly integrated experience. For more details about Panel Designer, refer<a href=\"https:\/\/audioworx.transfunnel.co\/old\/?page_id=19731#section-title-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> Panel Designer<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30100\" src=\"https:\/\/audioworx.transfunnel.co\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PanelDesignerOverview_001.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1115\" height=\"599\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Parameter Sets:<\/span> <\/strong>In Parameter Sets you can fine-tune the audio performance of your objects by adjusting memory usage. Experiment with different settings and measure the impact on your audio experience. GTT keeps track of all your adjustments within each Parameter Set, making them easy to maintain, export, and share with collaborators. This approach lets you save your progress at any point, allowing you to revisit previous configurations.<br \/>\nFor more details about Parameter Sets, refer<a href=\"https:\/\/audioworx.transfunnel.co\/old\/?page_id=19731#section-title-14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> Parameter Sets<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30101\" src=\"https:\/\/audioworx.transfunnel.co\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ParameterSets_01.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1125\" height=\"594\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Real-Time Analyzer:<\/strong><\/span> RTA is a comprehensive toolbox for analyzing audio signals in real-time, across multiple channels and\u00a0allowing engineers to quickly tune the system as per requirement.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Uncover critical audio details like RMS and peak levels, specific frequencies, THD, delays, and phase response.<\/li>\n<li>Generate various test signals with ease. Choose from sine tones, sweeps, pulses, and a variety of noise signals to tailor your analysis to your needs.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">Record audio signals and capture traces.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more details about Real-Time Analyzer, refer<a href=\"https:\/\/audioworx.transfunnel.co\/old\/?page_id=22437\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> Real-Time Analyze User Guide<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29257\" src=\"https:\/\/audioworx.transfunnel.co\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/RTA_new_001.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1135\" height=\"584\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Measurement Module:<\/strong><\/span> The Measurement Module allows you to capture audio data, allowing you to perform both synchronous and asynchronous impulse response measurements, as well as recordings in a fully automated way.<\/p>\n<p>The Measurement Module allows for direct sound card measurements without the need for an intermediate device, whereas gain channel tests require a device.<\/p>\n<p>For more details about Measurement Module, refer<a href=\"https:\/\/audioworx.transfunnel.co\/old\/?page_id=14132\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> Measurement Module User Guide<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30102\" src=\"https:\/\/audioworx.transfunnel.co\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/MMOverview_01.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1139\" height=\"734\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Central Viewer:<\/strong><\/span> The Central Viewer enables the inspection and post-processing of measurements taken with the Measurement Module.<\/p>\n<p>The Central Viewer includes the following features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Browse measurement data using the intuitive on-scene element selection.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">Measurement data is displayed in time domain or frequency domain (magnitude and phase).<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Magnitude data can be displayed as raw, smoothed, or in octave bands.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">Perform math operations on selected traces such as building a sum or difference with a measured trace or a reference curve.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more details about Central Viewer, refer<a href=\"https:\/\/audioworx.transfunnel.co\/old\/?page_id=19530\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> Central Viewer User Guide<\/span>.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29197\" src=\"https:\/\/audioworx.transfunnel.co\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/CentralViewernew_01.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1159\" height=\"613\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HARMAN AudioworX is a comprehensive tool and functionality suite ensures high quality for all kinds of audio products. 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