Modular Audio Synthesis on FPGAs With High Level Synthesis Development Flow

Explore modular sound synthesis design for FPGAs using high level synthesis tools in this 27-minute conference talk from ADCx India 2024. Discover how field programmable gate arrays can benefit audio processing with high throughput, ultra-low latency, and high sampling rates. Learn about programming FPGAs at a higher abstraction level using C and C++, making them more accessible. Examine specialized approaches for audio applications, including top-level function design, optimization directives, and IP module integration. Delve into interconnectable sound synthesis HLS IP cores and a base audio system demonstrating modular synthesis on FPGAs. Gain insights into various oscillators, filters, envelope generators, and other modular synth components, complete with audio and video examples.

Introduction
FPGA Overview
Examples of FPGAs
Hardware
HLS
Programming Structure
Main Aspect
System Overview
Subtractive Additive Synthesis
Applications
Works in Progress