Eric Tarr

Eric Tarr is the owner of Hack Audio and an Associate Professor of Audio Engineering Technology at Belmont University.  He received a Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. from the Ohio State University in Electrical and Computer Engineering.  He received a B.A. in Mathematics with a minor in Music from Capital University. He is the author of a textbook published by the Audio Engineering Society and Focal Press titled, “Hack Audio: An Introduction to Computer Programming and Digital Signal Processing in MATLAB.”  His interests in audio engineering include acoustic and electronic system modeling, signal processing for auditory prostheses, and audio plug-in software development. He has created software for many companies including Apogee, Gibson/KRK Loudspeakers, Sennheiser, Empirical Labs, Skywalker Sound, L.R. Baggs, KIT Plugins, Mixwave, and Impact Soundworks. He has received research grants from the Tennessee Entertainment Commission, Epic Games, AFWERX , and was the recipient of the Gibson Foundation Les Paul Music Innovation Award. He has served as an Expert Litigation Consultant on lawsuits involving audio and software development.