An iKlax Media proprietary format, the iKlax format is a multi-track digital audio format allowing various actions on musical data, for instance on mixing and volumes arrangements.
iKlax is a multitrack and interactive audio format which was developed in France by iKlax Media and the LaBRI through a project started in 2006. It was completed in early 2008 and was recognized by the international scientific community during the International Computer Music Conference in 2008[citation needed].
iKlax is a multitrack container which allows several actions on track selection, EQ and volumes.
iKlax is a multitrack audio format.
This signifies that it can contain separate sound elements (like drums, guitar, vocals, etc.).
This structure opens a new creative field for artists, allowing them to include various versions of a same song inside one file.
The user also reaches a new plane of music listening and thus enters a closer relationship with the artist.
iKlax is also the first digital audio format that covers all levels of interactivity.
Interactivity with music can be achieved on four levels:
- Track selection: the user can switch tracks on/off.
- Volume interaction: the user can modify the volume for each track or for the whole song.
- Equalization: the user can modify the sound frequencies (high-pitch, medium-pitch, low-pitch) of every track or of the whole song.
- Spatialization: the user can interact with the position of every sound element in space (e.g. the drums in front on the left, the guitar to the right).
File size varies according to 2 elements:
- The amount of tracks within the song:
The amount is nearly unlimited. The limit is determined by the used playback system (PC, cell phones, portable audio players).
- The tracks type and compression used: wav, mp3, ogg vorbis, wma.
A compressed iKlax file generally sizes between 25 & 40 MB.
iKLAX & AUDIO STANDARDS
iKlax respects the audio standards set by MPEG (tags, compression, interlacing, encapsulation).
It is cross-sytems compatible (PC, Mac, Linux, PDA, portable media players, ...).
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Axara Audio Converter
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Release date: 25-11-2008
Install size: 7,6 Mb.
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