{"id":2285,"date":"2025-11-17T10:06:52","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T10:06:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/?p=2285"},"modified":"2025-11-17T20:18:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T20:18:32","slug":"amadeus-scales-up-innovation-with-new-talent-and-rd-expansion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/amadeus-scales-up-innovation-with-new-talent-and-rd-expansion\/","title":{"rendered":"Amadeus Scales Up Innovation with New Talent and R&D Expansion"},"content":{"rendered":"

New engineers and researchers join Amadeus to drive next-generation loudspeaker technologies forward, strengthen R&D, and meet rising demand for innovative and disruptive sound systems.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Amadeus, a pioneer in high-end loudspeaker design and bespoke electroacoustic solutions, announces a new chapter of growth marked by the expansion of the company\u2019s R&D team and a strong focus on innovation and new product development.<\/p>\n

With rising demand for custom audio solutions in the performing arts, corporate, luxury, hospitality, cultural landmarks and immersive installations, Amadeus is investing in both people and technical innovation to continue shaping the future of sound. The company is proud to welcome new engineers and researchers whose expertise reflects a shared commitment to excellence in electroacoustics, signal processing, and real-world acoustic applications.<\/p>\n

Leading this new chapter is Adrien De Giovanni, Ph.D., who joins Amadeus as the new Head of Research & Development. Adrien\u2019s academic journey began at the PTSI preparatory school in Versailles and led to an engineering degree from the \u00c9cole Nationale Sup\u00e9rieure d’Arts et M\u00e9tiers, followed by a Master\u2019s degree in Acoustical Engineering at ENSTA (Institut Polytechnique de Paris). He earned his Ph.D. in coupled physics systems at Universit\u00e9 Grenoble Alpes, where his research focused on piezoelectric micro-actuators for cartilaginous conduction earphones. At Amadeus, Adrien De Giovanni oversees the development of advanced loudspeaker systems, and next-gen acoustic solutions driven by a belief that physics should serve real-world sound experiences.<\/p>\n

He is committed to continuing the Company\u2019s technological vision with the same dedication to sound quality that marked the 33-year Amadeus R&D legacy of Michel Deluc, co-founder of the Amadeus brand in 1992, and now retired.<\/p>\n

Adrien De Giovanni sees today\u2019s market evolution not just as a quest for more compact and efficient systems, but as a broader opportunity to rethink how dispersion is managed \u2013 particularly at low frequencies \u2013 and to develop new strategies for shaping sound with accuracy and control.<\/p>\n

His focus extends from optimizing loudspeaker directivity and actively managing room acoustics, to reducing noise pollution through innovative technologies \u2013 all with the goal of creating harmonious relationships between sound systems and their acoustic environments, rather than letting them work against each other.<\/p>\n

To meet the growing demand for custom developments \u2013 a reflection of Amadeus\u2019 long-standing bespoke philosophy \u2013 he is also streamlining development processes through advanced modeling, simulation, and experimental validation.<\/p>\n

De Giovanni explains: \u201cThe NUMAX loudspeaker series represents a first step in that direction combining, a low-frequency section with controlled rear rejection, and a mid-high section featuring an original waveguide design that loads both a compression driver and a cone midrange transducer. The result is a system with consistent directivity control across nearly the entire audible spectrum. Looking ahead, developing low-frequency loudspeakers that are impedance-matched to air could significantly reduce power requirements without compromising sound level or quality. Our MAESTRO subwoofer series already reflects this philosophy and will continue to evolve in more compact formats. Finally, as real-time spatial audio becomes more prevalent, loudspeakers must be designed with excellent off-axis response to fully support immersive technologies.\u201d<\/p>\n

De Giovanni also leads some deep tech innovation programs at Amadeus \u2013 most being confidential \u2013 including parametric design methods for MHF waveguides.\u00a0\u201cWe are actively developing\u00a0FEM-driven\u00a0tools for the parametric design of mid\u2013high frequency waveguides, leveraging coverage and\u00a0impulse response\u00a0simulations to automatically generate optimized waveguide geometries for loudspeakers in fixed-installation contexts. The ability to algorithmically tailor the directivity of a system \u2014 based specifically on simulated or in-situ acoustic responses \u2014 represents the ultimate extension of our \u2018Haute Couture\u2019 heritage, where each waveguide can be engineered as a truly bespoke response to architectural and acoustic constraints.\u201d<\/p>\n

Also contributing to this momentum is Numa Galipot, an Electroacoustic Engineer with a Master\u2019s degree in Acoustics and Vibrations from the \u00c9cole Nationale d’Ing\u00e9nieur du Mans. For the past three years, Numa has played a key role in developing Amadeus loudspeakers such as the C 3, C 4, CX 15 R, and DIVA M? SUB NEO. He works across the full product lifecycle \u2013 from R&D to manufacturing \u2013 and regularly calibrates systems on-site in prestigious venues, ensuring each space delivers optimal audio performance.<\/p>\n

Galipot describes \u2018Piano Rubato\u2019, his first project at Amadeus, as one of the most inspiring. Designed by artists M\u00e9lissa Von V\u00e9py and St\u00e9phan Oliva, the scenography features a concert piano, nestled in the wreckage of a vessel, crowned with a tall mast that sways and points toward the sky. The rotating, tilting sculptural instrument required a custom loudspeaker system capable of emulating the acoustic behavior of a piano through reflections, baffle effects, and resonance. \u201cSeeing it come to life on stage was pure magic,\u201d Galipot recalls. \u201cWhat I love most about working at Amadeus is being involved from concept to delivery, and working closely across the team to shape each project with care and precision.\u201d<\/p>\n

Joining this dynamic team is Hector Teyssier, a Ph.D. candidate whose academic path has spanned McGill University, Audiokinetic, and Queen Mary University of London. In January 2025, Hector began a CIFRE doctoral program co-supervised by IRCAM, the Amadeus R&D team, and HOLOPHONIX. His research focuses on predicting the performance of spatial sound systems and optimizing them according to the reproduction context \u2014 combining room acoustics simulation, perceptual modeling, and advanced optimization strategies to support next-generation immersive audio design.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy goal is to develop tools that enable creators and professionals to shape immersive sound in an intuitive yet scientifically grounded way,\u201d explains Hector Teyssier. \u201cAs part of my joint Ph.D. program between Amadeus and the EAC Lab at IRCAM, I\u2019m fortunate to work at the intersection of academic research and industry practice, where creative ambition meets technical precision. Our aim is to make immersive audio technologies more transparent, tunable, and deployable. Key challenges ahead include modeling human auditory perception and optimizing loudspeaker configurations to expand the \u2018immersive sweet area\u2019 \u2013 where experiences are most accurate and impactful.\u201d<\/p>\n

Axel Jougleux, who just completed an international Master\u2019s degree in Electroacoustics at Le Mans Universit\u00e9, brings a multidisciplinary background in engineering, signal processing, and acoustics (IMDEA). With degrees from the Universit\u00e9 de Technologie de Compi\u00e8gne and Chalmers University in Sweden, Axel\u2019s research at Amadeus focuses on active acoustic absorption, loudspeaker control, and real-time DSP implementation. In 2026, Axel will begin a Ph.D. thesis in partnership with Amadeus, and prestigious IRCAM Research Center \u2013 under the supervision of Dr. Thomas Helie \u2013 further deepening his contribution to the company\u2019s research efforts. His passion for sound and innovation aligns perfectly with Amadeus’ forward-thinking ethos.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve always been curious about how things work, especially in science, acoustics, and audio,\u201d says Axel Jougleux. \u201cWhat drives me is deeply understanding the theory, knowing where equations and phenomena come from. But just as important to me is connecting that theory to the real world: how ideas explain what we observe and help us improve systems. At Amadeus, I have the chance to put that mindset into practice: transforming abstract principles into tangible, high-performance acoustic tools.\u201d<\/p>\n

Driving Amadeus\u2019s international growth is Yassine Zaim, International Sales Director. With over a decade of experience at the intersection of music, technology, and business development, he plays a key role in expanding the company\u2019s presence in global markets. A multi-instrumentalist and graduate of top institutions in France, the U.S., and Brazil, Yassine previously held strategic roles at Roon Labs and Devialet, where he led projects across diverse international landscapes. At Amadeus, he is focused on building strong partnerships and promoting the company\u2019s innovative audio solutions worldwide.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt Amadeus, we view innovation as a responsibility: the ability to anticipate tomorrow’s artistic and technical challenges and respond with precision, elegance, and purpose. We partner with world-class designers, institutions, artists, and integrators who seek more than just performance; they look for collaborators capable of engineering tailored, forward-thinking audio solutions. What distinguishes Amadeus is our commitment to excellence, our deep understanding of complex environments, and our belief that sound, when thoughtfully delivered, can elevate every dimension of a project,\u201d says Yassine Zaim.<\/p>\n

Contributing to the evolution of the Amadeus brand image is Helen Karam, Brand Content Creator. With a Master\u2019s degree in Photography and Contemporary Art from Paris 8 University, Helen has developed a multidisciplinary approach to visual storytelling through her work in the luxury, lifestyle, and hospitality sectors. At Amadeus, she leads content strategy and production, managing photography, video, social media, and press communication. Her goal is to craft narratives that translate complex sound systems and technologies into accessible and emotionally resonant stories.
\nThe addition of these talented team members reflects Amadeus’ long-standing belief that groundbreaking sound systems result from the fusion of art, science, and precision engineering.<\/p>\n

\u201cBuilding a team capable of honoring the legacy shaped by Michel Deluc was no easy task. Michel was a singular figure \u2014 blending deep expertise in electronics, acoustics, and electroacoustics with a profound musical sensibility, an exceptional ear, and the soul of a jazz bassist. It took me nearly two years to find individuals who shared that same passion, that same fascination for the intersection of art and technology, and the same desire to create tools that serve artistic expression,\u201d says Gaetan Byk, Owner and CEO of Amadeus.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith such talents \u2014 as humble as they are brilliant \u2014 I have no doubt that Amadeus is entering a bold new chapter, one that is more avant-garde and disruptive than ever, while staying true to the DNA instilled by those who came before us,\u201d adds Gaetan Byk.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis new team, led by Adrien de Giovanni, is enabling us to explore groundbreaking research areas that have long fascinated me: the ultra-precise directivity control through three-dimensional beamforming, the development of active absorbers and metamaterials, the complex simulation of immersive systems in both free-field and reverberant environments enriched by perceptual criteria, among many others. These explorations are a testament to our commitment to shaping the future of acoustics and electroacoustics. Our close collaboration with IRCAM\u2019s research teams and our sister company HOLOPHONIX fuels unique synergies between science, art, and engineering,\u201d concludes Gaetan Byk.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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