Sonical, an audio technology company and the driving force behind Headphone 3.0 and smart audio products, has announced a strategic partnership with Paul Watson and Rian Zoll-Khan, co-founders of Headliner Group, appointing them as Strategic Advisors. Their extensive experience and connections in the music and audio industry will support the company’s mission to revolutionize personal audio through its CosmOS technology.
Sonical’s CosmOS platform supports personal audio by providing an open and intelligent operating system for hearables and other smart audio devices. As the industry moves towards more personalised, adaptive listening experiences, CosmOS enables developers to create software-driven solutions that offer users unprecedented control over how they interact with sound, from music and gaming to assistive audio applications.
Paul Watson and Rian Zoll-Khan bring decades of experience in music, media, and technology. As co-founders of Headliner Group, a globally respected publication and platform dedicated to professional audio and music industry innovation, they have strong relationships with artists, producers, and audio professionals. Their strategic guidance will assist Sonical’s mission to help people, by ensuring its technology is embraced by key players in the music and entertainment sectors.
“It’s not very often you get to be part of a hugely disruptive technology like Sonical‘s CosmOS,” says Paul Watson. “What excites me most is the potential to transform how we experience audio. CosmOS isn’t just another incremental upgrade – it’s a fundamental reimagining of personal audio technology. The ability to give users complete control over their listening experience, whether it’s music, gaming, or everyday sound, is truly revolutionary. We are excited to be involved in a technology that could redefine how we interact with sound and help the people that need it most.”
Personalized sound therapy is increasingly recognized for its powerful benefits in improving mental wellness. The company asserts that people have long turned to music for its calming effects, whether to help them relax, sleep, focus on tasks, or energize for a big event. Sonical, continues by pointing out that soundscapes can be particularly beneficial for the neurodiverse community, offering a way to engage with sound in a way that promotes focus, relaxation, or emotional regulation. The company suggests the inclusion of personal spatial audio within this therapy brings an even deeper level of immersion, creating 3D sound environments that can enhance the therapeutic benefits. By tailoring the sound experience to the listener’s preferences and needs, and Sonical boasts that its CosmOS technology can unlock the potential for greater emotional well-being, helping users to achieve a more profound sense of calm, concentration, or stimulation, depending on their goals.
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