Yamaha Develops "Music:AI for Lighting" to Create In-Car Spaces with Light - Achieving Immersive Environments where Music and Light Unite
Yamaha Corporation has developed "Music:AI for Lighting," a new technology that optimally controls indirect in-car lighting (ambient lights) in response to the mood and progression of music. This technology, an application of the existing "Music:AI" in-car audio optimization technology, creates immersive in-car spaces where music and light are integrated.
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Yamaha Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") has developed "Music:AI® for Lighting," a new technology that optimally controls and orchestrates indirect in-car lighting (ambient lights) in response to the mood and development of the music being played. This technology is an application of "Music:AI (※1)," our already developed technology for optimizing in-car sound. By accurately capturing the expression of the music being played, it realizes lighting effects that enhance the appeal of the sound, providing a high-quality, integrated in-car space.
An image of "Music:AI for Lighting" creating in-car spaces according to the music's mood.
In recent years, automobiles have evolved into "second living rooms," and as the time spent and scenarios of use within car interiors expand, there is a demand for comprehensive experiential value including music, video, and lighting. In terms of lighting effects, while display devices such as multi-color LEDs have become widespread, there have been no effects that respond to the intent and progression of musical expression. Existing systems are limited to linking with constrained elements like volume and rhythm, or applying predefined effect patterns.
The newly developed "Music:AI for Lighting" comes in two types: Music-linked AI and Video-linked AI. By analyzing music in real-time and automatically generating effects based on the results, it creates an experience where sound and light organically respond, much like a live performance. By integrating the knowledge of musical expression cultivated over many years through instrument development and the experience in live performance as an audio equipment manufacturer, we will propose this technology to domestic and international automobile manufacturers.
"Music:AI for Lighting" Technology Overview
* Music-linked AI
Analyzes music being played in real-time to grasp the structure and mood of the song. In response to changes in mood, it automatically organizes optimal color tones and lighting patterns, reproducing effects in the car interior as if performed by a lighting engineer. It achieves natural and sophisticated lighting that harmonizes with the music and the in-car space.
* Video-linked AI
Focuses on the sound elements of the content being played, instantly identifying and analyzing "dialogue," "BGM," "environmental sounds," "sound effects," and more. By analyzing content in real-time, it achieves optimal lighting effects, maximizing the appeal of video content.
※1 Music:AI: Our unique technology that uses AI to optimize in-car sound and provide a new music experience.
https://www.yamaha.com/ja/news_release/2024/24040501/
About our in-car audio
https://device.yamaha.com/ja/automotive_sound/
※Product names, company names, etc., mentioned in this text are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Company or respective companies.
※The information published in this news release is current as of the announcement date.
Please note that it may change after the announcement date.
An image of "Music:AI for Lighting" creating in-car spaces according to the music's mood.
In recent years, automobiles have evolved into "second living rooms," and as the time spent and scenarios of use within car interiors expand, there is a demand for comprehensive experiential value including music, video, and lighting. In terms of lighting effects, while display devices such as multi-color LEDs have become widespread, there have been no effects that respond to the intent and progression of musical expression. Existing systems are limited to linking with constrained elements like volume and rhythm, or applying predefined effect patterns.
The newly developed "Music:AI for Lighting" comes in two types: Music-linked AI and Video-linked AI. By analyzing music in real-time and automatically generating effects based on the results, it creates an experience where sound and light organically respond, much like a live performance. By integrating the knowledge of musical expression cultivated over many years through instrument development and the experience in live performance as an audio equipment manufacturer, we will propose this technology to domestic and international automobile manufacturers.
"Music:AI for Lighting" Technology Overview
* Music-linked AI
Analyzes music being played in real-time to grasp the structure and mood of the song. In response to changes in mood, it automatically organizes optimal color tones and lighting patterns, reproducing effects in the car interior as if performed by a lighting engineer. It achieves natural and sophisticated lighting that harmonizes with the music and the in-car space.
* Video-linked AI
Focuses on the sound elements of the content being played, instantly identifying and analyzing "dialogue," "BGM," "environmental sounds," "sound effects," and more. By analyzing content in real-time, it achieves optimal lighting effects, maximizing the appeal of video content.
※1 Music:AI: Our unique technology that uses AI to optimize in-car sound and provide a new music experience.
https://www.yamaha.com/ja/news_release/2024/24040501/
About our in-car audio
https://device.yamaha.com/ja/automotive_sound/
※Product names, company names, etc., mentioned in this text are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Company or respective companies.
※The information published in this news release is current as of the announcement date.
Please note that it may change after the announcement date.