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Who needs a real exhaust sound anyways?

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Jeff Kershner shares news that Roland, the electronic musical instrument manufacturer, has partnered with a Japanese electric automaker to develop an electric sports car whose engine sound will be synthetically generated using Roland's SuperNATURAL synthesizer technology rather than a traditional exhaust. The synthesized sound system will dynamically adjust based on real-time driving conditions like acceleration, deceleration, and motor load. The post highlights an intriguing trend of replacing authentic mechanical engine sounds with electronically designed audio experiences in electric vehicles.

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Who needs a real exhaust sound anyways..??

I found this unique and interesting so I thought I would share...

You know the company Roland? They've been on the business of designing and manufacturing electronic musical instruments. Think electric keyboard. They've partnered with a Japanese electric auto-maker to co-develop a new electric sports car and the driving sound system will be designed using Roland’s renowned SuperNATURAL® synthesizer technology.

"Roland’s innovative SuperNATURAL* synthesizer technology will power the ZZ model’s sound generation system with dynamic and dramatic sounds that seamlessly change depending on real-time driving situations like acceleration, deceleration, and motor load variances on sloping roads." - http://clynemedia.com/Roland/Electric_Car_Auto/Roland_ElectricCarSoundsystem_Auto.html

Can we get one of those installed on a Prius??
 

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Jeff Kershner shares news that Roland, the electronic musical instrument manufacturer, has partnered with a Japanese electric automaker to develop an electric sports car whose engine sound will be synthetically generated using Roland's SuperNATURAL synthesizer technology rather than a traditional exhaust. The synthesized sound system will dynamically adjust based on real-time driving conditions like acceleration, deceleration, and motor load. The post highlights an intriguing trend of replacing authentic mechanical engine sounds with electronically designed audio experiences in electric vehicles.

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