Tim Yates

Research and Innovation Executive

Drake Music

About Me

Tim is Research and Innovation Executive at Drake Music, responsible for accessible music technology and instrument development. He is committed to breaking down the barriers to music making faced by Disabled musicians by ensuring that everyone has access to the instruments and technology they need. He is also undertaking a PhD in immersive, interactive sound art-installations using spatial audio at the University of Greenwich. He is a musician, sound-artist, and technologist, and co-founder and co-organiser of Hackoustic.

Sessions

  • Interactive Panel: Accessible Audio Technology
    14:00 - 17:00 UTC | Monday 9th November 2026 | Empire
    Beginner
    Intermediate
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    In-Person Only

    This session features a series of lightning talks, showcasing the latest developments within accessible audio technology. It will feature presentations from organisations and developers leading the field in inclusive design practices. Each half of the afternoon includes Q&A with the speakers from that half. This is your chance to steer the conversation on all things accessibility and get your questions answered! Schedule Welcome & intro 14:00-14:10 (10 mins) Jay Pocknell The Social Model of Disability 14:10-14:20 (10 mins) John Kelly and Tim Yates The Social Model of Disability has transformed how disability is defined and understood. It was born out […]

  • Workshop 5: Interactive Panel: Accessibility in Audio Tech
    13:30 - 17:00 UTC | Monday 10th November 2025 | Bristol 3
    Beginner
    Intermediate
    Advanced

    As audio production techniques and technologies evolve, so too must the ways we think about accessibility. To improve inclusion in music-making, it is essential that access is evaluated throughout the design of audio technology, not as an add-on or afterthought. Building on ADC24’s ‘Inclusive Design in Audio Products: Why, Why, How?’ workshop, this symposium comprises a series of sessions that will unpick the systematic barriers to accessibility within audio, and highlight solutions that you can embed into your projects.  Throughout the afternoon, disabled musicians, accessibility consultants, and representatives from organisations driving change will share insights into the opportunities for a […]

  • Workshop: Inclusive Design within Audio Products

    What, Why, How?
    14:00 - 17:00 UTC | Monday 11th November 2024 | Empire
    Beginner
    Intermediate
    Advanced

    Following the success of last year’s ‘An Introduction to Inclusive Design of Audio Products’, we are delighted to be presenting a follow up this year. The session will promote the work happening across the audio industry to support accessibility and inclusive design. We will focus on providing practical design principles for attendees to take away, backed up by engaging lived experience insights and demonstrations. In particular, we will showcase the practices of two companies who have been making big waves within accessible music in the last year: Ableton and Arcana Instruments. Jay Pocknell and Tim Yates will be exploring how […]