Pat Scandalis

Written By Loic Maestracci

CTO, Acting CEO at moForte Inc

Pat Scandalis, CTO acting CEO of moForte Inc the creator of GeoShred. He has held lead engineering positions at National Semiconductor, Teradyne, Apple and Sun and spent the past 32 years in Digital Media. He was an Audio DSP researcher at Stanford University’s Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA). He co-founded/VP of engineering for Staccato Systems, a successful spinout of Stanford/CCRMA, sold to Analog Devices in 2001. He has held VP positions at TuneTo.com, Jarrah Systems and Liquid Digital Media (responsible for online digital music e-commerce properties for Walmart). He holds a BSc in Physics from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and is currently a visiting scholar at CCRMA, Stanford.

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Nov 14
Artificial What? The Real Scoop on AIA Practical Report from the Belly of the Beast

Speakers: Steve Horowitz, Scott Looney, Pat Scandalis

Artificial intelligence is transforming audio, but separating genuine innovation from marketing hype can be a challenge. Presented by members of the Interactive Audio Special Interest Group (IASIG) of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA) and the MIDI Association, this session offers a practical, experience-based look at how AI is actually being used by today's game audio professionals. Drawing on the work of the IASIG AI Working Group, composed of leading composers, sound designers, audio directors, researchers, and technology companies, we'll share current findings, best practices, and real-world insights into the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Through live demonstrations and case studies, attendees will see and hear some of the latest AI-powered tools for music, sound design, dialogue, and audio production, while gaining a realistic understanding of their strengths, limitations, ethical considerations, and practical applications in game development. Whether you're AI-curious or already experimenting with these technologies, this session will provide an informed, balanced perspective—focused on what actually works, what doesn't, and where the industry is headed.

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