SubPac (company)
SUBPAC is a tactile audio system, designed and developed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The SUBPAC consists of a combination of tactile transducers, vibro-tactile membranes, electronics and textiles, designed to deliver a physical dimension of sound. SUBPAC is available in a wearable and seatback format. The device was intended to move music hardware technologies in this area past simple 'vibrating devices' to deliver a complex and nuanced experience, to create an accurate tactile representation of whatever audio input is used. Outside of music production and enjoyment, the SUBPAC has a wide range of applications such as gaming, virtual reality (VR) and film enjoyment. History SUBPAC was founded by John Alexiou and Todd Chernecki and developed by members of the social venture StudioFeed. The SUBPAC was engineered by SUBPAC Head of R&D Sarosh Khwaja and electronics designer Andrew Kilpatrick. The first model, the SUBPAC S1, was launched through a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2013, raising over $100,000. A wearable unit, the SUBPAC M1, then followed in October 2013. Early adopters and supporters of the SUBPAC included Kode 9, Adrian Sherwood, Hank Shocklee, Richie Hawtin, Gaudi, Flying Lotus, George Clinton, Gilles Peterson, Cevin Key, Mala, and Pinch. In June 2014, a special edition