The New Book: Ars Acustica

“The Ancient Technique of Sound and New Technologies,” written by Roberto Amalfitani.

Ars Acustica is much more than a technical manual: it is an encyclopedic and compelling work that begins with Pythagoras and the harmony of strings and arrives at immersive audio and artificial intelligence.

Divided into 38 chapters, the book explores:

• The physics of sound, psychoacoustics, and the anatomy of the human ear

• The history of musical instruments and recording techniques

• Modern audio technologies, microphones, mixers, and loudspeakers

• Applications of sound in music therapy, video games, and marketing

• The evolution of live systems and integrated audio-video-lighting control rooms

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Exclusive Interviews

Dave Weckl – Legendary international drummer, sharing his vision of sound and the role of dynamics and recording in making a performance alive and powerful.

Alberto Butturini – Front-of-house engineer for artists such as Elisa and Mengoni, offering insight into frequency management, the challenges of live music, and the sensitivity required at the audio console.

Additional interviews with: Andrea Martelli (Garvan Acoustic), Feliciano Tonini (LEM), Daniele Salvatore (Bologna Conservatory), Paolo Lucenò (Luceno Guitars), Andrea Pollice (Alusonic).

Who This Book Is For

✅ Sound technicians, audio engineers, acoustic engineers
✅ Musicians, producers, and students of music technologies
✅ Enthusiasts of sound, science, and the philosophy of music
✅ Educators, communicators, and curious minds of all ages

Download the Index and Chapter Summaries