Professor Josh Reiss, BSc (Phys) BSc (Math) PhD MAES SMIEEE

Professor of Audio Engineering
Email: joshua.reiss@qmul.ac.ukTelephone: +44 20 7882 7982Room Number: Engineering, Eng 407Website: http://www.elec.qmul.ac.uk/people/josh/Office Hours: Tuesday 14:00-15:30
Teaching
Digital Audio Effects (Postgraduate/Undergraduate)
This module covers the entire field of digital audio effects, including some depth in the subfields and related subjects. It is concerned with the use of digital signal processing and its applications to the creation or modification of sounds and sound effects. It explains what can be done in the digital processing of sounds in the form of computer algorithms and sound examples resulting from these transformations. It describes signal processing concepts and software implementations, as well as advances in filters, delays, modulators, and time-frequency processing of sound. It primarily covers time-domain, non- linear, time-segment, time-frequency, source-filter, spectral, bitstream signal processing, spatial effects, time and frequency warping, and the control of audio effects.
Sound Design (Undergraduate)
This module covers fundamental technical and creative aspects of sound production, for both standalone audio projects and audio for film, games or music. It introduces topics such as skills in sound design; fundamental technical and creative aspects of sound production; fundamentals of computer audio; aesthetic and interpretive subjects; and the natural basis of sound.
Research
Research Interests:
Audio signal processing
Intelligent and expert systems
Real-time signal processing
Audio production
Sound engineering
Multichannel signal processing
Publications
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Chourdakis E, Ward L, Paradis M et al. (2019). Modelling Experts’ Decisions on Assigning Narrative Importances of Objects in a Radio Drama Mix. 22nd International Conference on Digital Audio Effects
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Moffat D, SELFRIDGE R, Reiss J (2019). Sound effect synthesis. nameOfConference
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Martinez Ramirez M, Reiss J (2019). Modeling nonlinear audio effects with end-to-end deep neural networks. IEEE International Conference on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing (ICASSP)
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Wilkinson WJ, Riis Andersen M, Reiss JD et al. (2019). Unifying Probabilistic Models for Time-frequency Analysis. 2019 IEEE International Conference on Acoustics, Speech and Signal Processing (ICASSP)
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Mycroft J, Stockman T, Reiss JD (2018). A prototype mixer to improve cross-modal attention during audio mixing. nameOfConference
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Martinez Ramirez M, Reiss J (2018). End-to-end equalization with convolutional neural networks. International Conference on Digital Audio Effects (DAFx-18)
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Moffat D, Reiss J (2018). Objective Evaluations of Synthesised Environmental Sounds. 21th International Conference on Digital Audio Effects (DAFx-18)
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SELFRIDGE R, MOFFAT D, AVITAL E et al. (2018). Creating Real-Time Aeroacoustic Sound Effects Using Physically Informed Models. nameOfConference
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CHOURDAKIS ET, REISS JOSHUAD (2018). From my pen to your ears: automatic production of radio plays from unstructured story text. 15th Sound and Music Computing Conference
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Wilkinson WJ, Reiss JD, Stowell D (2018). A generative model for natural sounds based on latent force modelling. LVA-ICA
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MOFFAT DJ, REISS JD (2018). Perceptual Evaluation of Synthesized Sound Effects. nameOfConference
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Milo A, Bryan-Kinns N, Reiss JD (2018). Graphical research tools for acoustic design training: Capturing perception in architectural settings. nameOfConference
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Hu W, Ma T, Wang Y et al. (2018). TDCS: a new scheduling framework for real-time multimedia OS. nameOfConference
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Jillings N, Reiss JD, Stables R (2017). Zero-Delay large signal convolution using multiple processor architectures. nameOfConference
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Martínez Ramírez MA, Reiss JD (2017). Stem audio mixing as a content-based transformation of audio features. nameOfConference
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Selfridge R, Moffat D, Reiss JD (2017). Sound synthesis of objects swinging through air using physical models. nameOfConference
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Martinez Ramirez M, Reiss J (2017). Analysis and prediction of the audio feature space when mixing raw recordings into individual stems. 143rd Audio Engineering Society Convention
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Wilkinson WJ, Reiss JD, Stowell D (2017). Latent force models for sound: Learning modal synthesis parameters and excitation functions from audio recordings. Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Digital Audio Effects (DAFx-17)
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MOFFAT DJ, Ronan D, Reiss JD (2017). Unsupervised Taxonomy of Sound Effects. 20th International Conference on Digital Audio Effects (DAFx-17),
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CHOURDAKIS ET, REISS JD (2017). Constructing narrative using a generative model and continuous action policies. Workshop on Computational Creativity in Natural Language Generation
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Milo A, Reiss JD (2017). Aural Fabric: An interactive textile sonic map. nameOfConference
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Selfridge R, Moffat D, Reiss JD (2017). Physically derived sound synthesis model of a propeller. nameOfConference
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SELFRIDGE R, Moffat D, Reiss J et al. (2017). Real-time physical model of an Aeolian harp. 24th International Congress on Sound and Vibration
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SELFRIDGE R, Moffat D, Reiss J (2017). REAL-TIME PHYSICAL MODEL FOR SYNTHESIS OF SWORD SWING SOUNDS. 14th Sound and Music Computing Conference
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Song Y, Wang Y, Bull P et al. (2017). Performance evaluation of a new flexible time division multiplexing protocol on mixed traffic types. 2017 IEEE 31st International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications
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Zacharakis A, Terrell MJ, Simpson AJR et al. (2017). Rearrangement of timbre space due to background noise: Behavioural evidence and acoustic correlates. nameOfConference
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Chourdakis E, REISS J (2017). A Machine-Learning Approach to Application of Intelligent Artificial Reverberation. nameOfConference
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REISS J, De Man B (2017). Perceptual evaluation and analysis of reverberation in multitrack music production. nameOfConference
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REISS J (2017). User Preference on Artificial Reverberation and Delay Time Parameters. nameOfConference
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MARTINEZ RAMIREZ MA, Reiss J (2016). Intelligent Audio Mixing Using Deep Learning. DMRN+11: Digital Music Research Network One-day Workshop 2016
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MOFFAT DJ, Reiss J (2016). Perceptual Evaluation of Synthesised Sound Effects. DMRN+11: Digital Music Research Network One-day Workshop 2016
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WILKINSON WJ, stowell D, reiss J (2016). Performable Spectral Synthesis via Low-Dimensional Modelling and Control Mapping. DMRN+11: Digital Music Research Network One-day Workshop 2016
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RONAN DM, reiss J, Gunes, H (2016). The Relationship Between Emotion and Music Production Quality. DMRN+11: Digital Music Research Network One-day Workshop 2016
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DE MAN BM, Jillings N, Moffat D et al. (2016). Subjective comparison of music production practices using the Web Audio Evaluation Tool. 2nd AES Workshop on Intelligent Music Production
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DE MAN BM, Reiss JD (2016). The Open Multitrack Testbed: Features, content and use cases. 2nd AES Workshop on Intelligent Music Production
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Zhu X, Wang Y, Hu W et al. (2016). Practical considerations on optimising multistage decimation and interpolation processes. nameOfConference
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REISS J (2016). A Meta-Analysis of High Resolution Audio Perceptual Evaluation. nameOfConference
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Wang L, Hon TK, Reiss JD et al. (2016). An Iterative Approach to Source Counting and Localization Using Two Distant Microphones. nameOfConference
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WANG L, Reiss J, cavallaro A (2016). Over-Determined Source Separation and Localization Using Distributed Microphones. nameOfConference
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Välimäki V, Reiss J (2016). All About Audio Equalization: Solutions and Frontiers. nameOfConference
DOI: 10.3390/app6050129
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Turchet L, Moffat D, nez AT-J et al. (2016). What do your footsteps sound like? An investigation on interactive footstep sounds adjustment. nameOfConference
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Jillings N, DE MAN BM, Moffat D et al. (2016). Web Audio Evaluation Tool: A framework for subjective assessment of audio. 2nd Web Audio Conference
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Wang L, Hon TK, Reiss JD et al. (2016). Self-localization of ad-hoc arrays using time difference of arrivals. nameOfConference
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MOFFAT DJ, reiss JD (2016). Implementation and Assessment of Joint Source Separation and Dereverberation. Audio Engineering Society Conference: 60th International Conference: DREAMS (Dereverberation and Reverberation of Audio, Music, and Speech)
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Mengual L, MOFFAT DJ, Reiss JD (2016). Modal Synthesis of Weapon Sounds. Audio Engineering Society Conference: 61st International Conference: Audio for Games
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Reiss JD (2016). An intelligent systems approach to mixing multitrack audio. nameOfConference
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Stables R, De Man B, Enderby S et al. (2016). Semantic description of timbral transformations in music production. nameOfConference
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Hon TK, Wang L, Reiss JD et al. (2015). Fine landmark-based synchronization of ad-hoc microphone arrays. nameOfConference
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Moffat D, Ronan D, Reiss JD (2015). An Evaluation of Audio Feature Extraction Toolboxes. 18th International Conference on Digital Audio Effects (DAFx-15)
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Zacharakis A, Pastiadis K, Reiss JD (2015). An Interlanguage Unification of Musical Timbre: Bridging Semantic, Perceptual and Acoustic Dimensions. nameOfConference
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Man BD, Reiss JD (2015). Analysis of Peer Reviews in Music Production. nameOfConference
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Hon TK, Wang L, Reiss JD et al. (2015). Audio Fingerprinting for Multi-Device Self-Localisation. nameOfConference
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Ronan DM, Moffat D, Gunes H et al. (2015). Automatic subgrouping of multitrack audio. 18th Int. Conference on Digital Audio Effects (DAFx-15)
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Hafezi S, Reiss JD (2015). Autonomous multitrack equalisation based on masking reduction. nameOfConference
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Z Ma BDM, Pestana PD, Black DAA et al. (2015). Intelligent Multitrack Dynamic Range Compression. nameOfConference
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Jillings N, Man BD, Moffat D et al. (2015). Web Audio Evaluation Tool: A Browser-based Listening Test Environment. 12th Sound and Music Computing Conference
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Simpson AJR, Harper NS, Reiss JD et al. (2014). Selective adaptation to "oddball" sounds by the human auditory system.. nameOfConference
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Man BD, Leonard B, King R et al. (2014). An analysis and evaluation of audio features for multitrack music mixtures. 15th Int. Society for Music Information Retrieval Conference (ISMIR-14)
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Zacharakis A, Pastiadis K, Reiss JD (2014). An interlanguage study of musical timbre semantic dimensions and their acoustic correlates. nameOfConference
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Reiss JD, McPherson A (2014). Audio Effects: Theory, Implementation and Application. nameOfConference
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Pestana PD, Reiss JD (2014). Intelligent Audio Production Strategies Informed by Best Practices. AES 53rd International Conference on Semantic Audio
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Cartwright M, Pardo B, Reiss JD (2014). Mixploration: Rethinking the Audio Mixer Interface. 19th International Conference on Intelligent User Interfaces Proceedings (IUI14)
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Ling BW-K, Ho CY-F, Dai Q et al. (2014). Reduction of quantization noise via periodic code for oversampled input signals and the corresponding optimal code design. nameOfConference
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Gorlow S, Reiss JD, Duru E (2014). Restoring the Dynamics of Clipped Audio Material by Inversion of Dynamic Range Compression. IEEE International Symposium on Broadband Multimedia Systems and Broadcasting (BMSB)
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Stables R, Enderby S, De Man B et al. (2014). SAFE: A System for Extraction and Retrieval of Semantic Audio Descriptors. nameOfConference
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Morrell MJ, Reiss JD (2013). Two-dimensional hybrid spatial audio systems with user variable controls of sound source attributes. nameOfConference
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De Man B, Reiss JD (2013). A Semantic Approach To Autonomous Mixing. nameOfConference
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Gorlow S, Reiss JD (2013). Model-Based Inversion of Dynamic Range Compression. nameOfConference
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Simpson AJR, Reiss JD (2013). The dynamic range paradox: a central auditory model of intensity change detection.. nameOfConference
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Simpson AJR, Reiss JD, McAlpine D (2013). Tuning of human modulation filters is carrier-frequency dependent.. nameOfConference
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Streeter E, Davies MEP, Reiss JD et al. (2012). Computer aided music therapy evaluation: Testing the Music Therapy Logbook prototype 1 system. nameOfConference
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Zaunschirm M, Reiss JD, Klapuri A (2012). A Sub-Band Approach to Modification of Musical Transients. nameOfConference
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Kokkinis EK, Reiss JD, Mourjopoulos J (2012). A Wiener Filter Approach to Microphone Leakage Reduction in Close-Microphone Applications. nameOfConference
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Zaunschirm M, Reiss JD, Klapuri A (2012). A sub-band approach to modification of musical transients. nameOfConference
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Morrell MJ, Baume C, Reiss JD (2012). Spatial Audio System for Surround Video. nameOfConference
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Morrell MJ, Reiss JD, Wilkie S et al. (2012). Surround Sound Using Variable-Ambisonics and Variable-Polar Pattern Theories. nameOfConference
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Ho CYF, Ling BWK, Reiss JD et al. (2011). GLOBAL STABILITY, LIMIT CYCLES AND CHAOTIC BEHAVIORS OF SECOND ORDER INTERPOLATIVE SIGMA DELTA MODULATORS. nameOfConference
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Reiss JD (2011). Design of audio parametric equalizer filters directly in the digital domain. nameOfConference
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Reiss JD (2011). Intelligent Systems for Mixing Multichannel Audio. 17th International Conference on Digital Signal Processing (DSP2011)
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Perez Gonzalez E, Reiss JD (2010). A Real-Time Semiautonomous Audio Panning System for Music Mixing. nameOfConference
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Damnjanovic I, Barry D, Dorran D et al. (2010). A Real-time Framework for Video Time and Pitch Scale Modification. nameOfConference
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Terrell M, Reiss JD, Sandler M (2010). Automatic Noise Gate Settings for Drum Recordings Containing Bleed from Secondary Sources. nameOfConference
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Perez-Gonzalez E, Reiss J (2009). Automatic gain and fader control for live mixing. nameOfConference
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Zhou RH, Reiss JD, Mattavelli M et al. (2009). A Computationally Efficient Method for Polyphonic Pitch Estimation. nameOfConference
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Reiss JD, Sandler M (2008). Detection and Removal of Limit Cycles in Sigma Delta Modulators. nameOfConference
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Reiss JD, Djurek I, Petosic A et al. (2008). Verification of chaotic behavior in an experimental loudspeaker. nameOfConference
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Streeter E, Roberts C, Caley R et al. (2008). An interactive data analysis logbook for evaluating evidence of the effectiveness of music therapy treatment with neuro-rehabilitation patients'. Annual Scientific Meeting of the Institute of Physics & Engineering in Medicine
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Damnjanovic I, Barry D, Reiss J (2008). ENABLING ACCESS TO SOUND ARCHIVES THROUGH INTEGRATION, ENRICHMENT AND RETRIEVAL. nameOfConference
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Damnjanovic I, Landone C, Reiss J et al. (2008). Enriched Access to Digital Audiovisual Content. nameOfConference
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Damnjanovic I, Landone C, Kudumakis P et al. (2008). INTELIGENT INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ACCESSING SOUND AND RELATED MULTIMEDIA OBJECTS. nameOfConference
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Ho CYF, Ling BWK, Reiss JD (2007). Difference between irregular chaotic patterns of second-order double-loop Sigma Delta modulators and second-order interpolative bandpass Sigma Delta modulators. nameOfConference
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Ho CYF, Ling BWK, Reiss JD (2006). Estimation of an initial condition of sigma-delta modulators via projection onto convex sets. nameOfConference
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Ho CYF, Ling BWK, Reiss JD (2006). Stability of sinusoidal responses of marginally stable bandpass sigma delta modulators. nameOfConference
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Ho CYF, Ling BWK, Reiss JD et al. (2006). Design of interpolative sigma delta modulators via semi-infinite programming. nameOfConference
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Ho CYF, Ling BWK, Reiss JD (2006). Fuzzy impulsive control of high-order interpolative low-pass sigma-delta modulators. nameOfConference
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REISS J, Huijberts H, Pavlov A (2006). Boundedness and Aperiodicity of Commercial Sigma Delta Modulators. 1st IFAC Conference on Analysis and Control of Chaotic Systems (CHAOS'06) June 28-30, 2006 Reims
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REISS J, Ling BWK, Ho CYF (2006). Nonlinear Behaviours of Bandpass Sigma Delta Modulators with Stable System Matrices. nameOfConference
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Ho CYF, Ling BWK, Reiss JD (2005). Occurrence of elliptical fractal patterns in multi-bit bandpass sigma delta modulators. nameOfConference
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REISS J, Ho CYF, Ling BWK (2005). Design of Interpolative Sigma Delta Modulators via a Semi-infinite Programming Approach. Advanced A/D and D/A Conversion Techniques and Their Applications, ADDA, Limerick, July 2005
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Reefman D, Reiss J, Janssen E et al. (2005). Description of limit cycles in sigma-delta modulators. nameOfConference
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REISS J, Ho CYF, Ling BWK (2005). Nonlinear Behaviors of Bandpass Sigma Delta Modulators with Stable System Matrices. International Conference on Acoustics, Speech and Signal Processing (ICASSP), Philadelphia, 18-23 March 2005, Volume 4, iv/73 - iv/76
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Ho C-F, Ling B-K, Reiss JD et al. (2005). Nonlinear behaviors of bandpass sigma delta modulators with stable system matrices. IEEE International Conference on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing (ICASSP)
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Reiss JD (2003). Issues in Audio: Representations and File Formats for Music Digital Libraries (Invited Talk), Expert Panellist for Special Session on Making Music Information Retrieval Evaluation Scenarios a Reality. 4th International Conference on Music Information Retrieval (ISMIR2003)
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Reiss JD, Selbie J, Sandler MB (2003). Optimised kd-tree indexing of multimedia data. nameOfConference
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Sandler MB, REISS J (2002). Benchmarking Music Information Retrieval Systems. Presented at the JCDL Workshop on the Creation of Standardized Test Collections, Tasks and Metrics for Music Informational Retrieval [MIR] and Music Digital Library [MDL] Evaluation, Portland, Oregon, July 18, 2002
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Reiss J, Alin F, Sandler M et al. (2002). A detailed analysis of the nonlinear dynamics of the electric step motor. nameOfConference
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Reiss JD, Sandler MB (2001). The benefits of multibit chaotic sigma delta modulation.. nameOfConference
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