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The Sound of Apple 1.0

2024/7/31
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Billy Sorrentino
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Hugo Verweij
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Kelly Jacklin
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Billy Sorrentino 认为苹果的声音设计是产品设计过程中的重要组成部分,而非简单的后期添加。声音设计团队从产品构思的初期就参与其中,力求使声音与设备本身完美融合,而不是仅仅追求酷炫的铃声。 Hugo Verweij 强调了苹果声音设计团队的紧密合作,团队成员共同创造用户体验。他认为设备的声音应该像一种通用的语言,能够清晰地传达信息。声音设计的灵感来源于产品本身的硬件、材质、手感、UI和动画等多方面因素,所有这些元素共同构成完整的用户体验。在设计苹果手表的声音时,团队从传统钟表制造中汲取灵感,力求营造声音来自表壳内部的错觉。他还提到,苹果更倾向于使用更熟悉、更自然的音效,而非未来感十足的科幻音效,这使得用户在使用新技术时感到更舒适。在更新旧的Mac警报声时,团队保留了经典元素,并加入了更自然的音效,实现了经典与创新的完美结合。 Kelly Jacklin 分享了他创作苹果著名 Tritone 警报音的经历。他最初为 SoundJam MP 软件创作了这个声音,后来它被应用于 iTunes 和 iPhone 等产品。他使用 Lisp 编程语言创作了这个声音,并使用了多种乐器进行测试,最终选择了简洁明了、能够在各种环境中脱颖而出的声音。他认为 Tritone 警报音的成功之处在于其简洁性以及能够在嘈杂环境中依然清晰可辨。 Hugo Verweij 还详细阐述了苹果公司在设计“Note”和“Rebound”等新一代通知音时所秉持的设计理念,以及在设计过程中所使用的乐器和技术。他强调了在设计过程中要平衡声音的音量和悦耳度,以及在设计“Rebound”时所追求的轻柔、尊重的用户体验。

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Apple's sound design is integral to its product experience, starting from the initial design phase. The team draws inspiration from various sources, including traditional watchmaking and organic instruments, prioritizing familiarity over futuristic sounds to enhance user comfort with new technologies. This contrasts with earlier, more synthetic sounds.
  • Sound design is a core part of Apple's design process, not an afterthought.
  • The team uses organic instruments and familiar sounds to make new technologies feel more comfortable.
  • Apple's sound design considers hardware, materials, UI, animations, and haptics for a cohesive experience.

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Over the last few decades, Apple has produced some of the most recognizable sounds ever made. In this episode, the Apple design team pulls back the curtain on their sound design philosophy and process, from the evolution of the classic “Tritone” alert, to the surprising origins of the Apple Watch sounds, to the inspiration behind the latest notification tones. Featuring Billy Sorrentino), Hugo Verweij) and Kelly Jacklin).

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