George Gkountouras

About Me

George Gkountouras (MSc ECE) is a software engineer, researcher and entrepreneur in the audio software industry. He believes that AI will enable the creation of state-of-the-art music technology products. He has previously given talks at ADC. During his academic career, George regularly taught DSP to undergraduate students. He's worked on compilers, circuit simulators and audio plug-ins. He is also interested in Android audio applications, embedded systems (MCUs, FPGAs, FPAAs), GPU processing, discrete analog circuits, automatic differentiation and julialang.

Sessions

  • Analog Filters for Realtime Audio
    09:00 - 09:50 UTC | Wednesday 12th November 2025 | Conservatory
    Beginner
    Intermediate

    What makes different analog filters tick? Why does one circuit topology growl and another scream when driven? Is distortion an inherent part of each design, and if so, how can audio programmers incorporate it into their DSP? In this talk, we will demystify analog filters, providing audio developers with a foundational understanding of their behavior, implementation, and potential for creative sound design. We begin with an introduction to the basic building blocks of filter circuits. These include Passive Components, Operational Amplifiers, and Integrators. Then, we combine them into a full circuit that implements a musical filter. Next, we show you […]