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Andrew Parker · Post by **Andrew Parker** » Fri Nov 15, 2019 10:08 am

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Hello Everyone!

I'm a researcher currently studying for a PhD in Psychoacoustics within the Applied Psychoacoustics Laboratory at the University of Huddersfield, UK.

As part of my research I’m looking into the perception of ‘punch’. In previous research we have developed a model that is able to measure the perception of punch, similarly to how a loudness meter is able to measure the perception of loudness, with promising results.

We’re now looking for participants experienced in mixing, mastering and live music production to score a number of music excerpts based on the amount of punch perceived. These scores will then be used to validate and improve our model.

The test will take around 15 minutes and can be found here:
https://selene.hud.ac.uk/u1364292/punch ... naire.html (https://selene.hud.ac.uk/u1364292/punch/entry_questionnaire.html)

Anyone who completes the test has the option to enter a prize draw to win a £50 (or equivalent value in the winner’s desired currency) Amazon gift voucher.

We would be very grateful for your help! And of course I’d love to hear your thoughts about punch.
Thank you

yellowmix · Post by **yellowmix** » Sat Nov 16, 2019 2:13 am

Pretty fascinating subject of research, since punch perception seems a lot less objective than loudness. Would love to get an update on any findings.

vurt · Post by **vurt** » Sat Nov 16, 2019 1:49 pm

like "kick", punch is all in the mind...

https://youtu.be/tX0wCyvn3pI

Andrew Parker · Post by **Andrew Parker** » Sat Nov 16, 2019 5:10 pm

yellowmix wrote: ↑Sat Nov 16, 2019 2:13 am Pretty fascinating subject of research, since punch perception seems a lot less objective than loudness. Would love to get an update on any findings.

From previous testing we've seen a relatively good level of agreement between people. Sure there is some difference in opinion and definition, but the responses tend to be similar. Here we're trying to see how that scales with more people and songs - hopefully people still agree and the meter still works well!

Part of the development of the model was based on testing with pink noise bursts which removed the musical element and hopefully subjectivity along with it. A regression model was proposed from that testing.

We're working on clarity too, but that seems to be a little more elusive at this early stage.

Thanks for participating, I really appreciate you taking the time to contribute.

Andrew Parker · Post by **Andrew Parker** » Sat Nov 16, 2019 5:13 pm

vurt wrote: ↑Sat Nov 16, 2019 1:49 pm like "kick", punch is all in the mind...

https://youtu.be/tX0wCyvn3pI

I'd rather fruit punch in the mouth, but not sure if it should have a kick to it

Distorted Horizon · Post by **Distorted Horizon** » Sat Nov 16, 2019 6:55 pm

vurt wrote: ↑Sat Nov 16, 2019 1:49 pm like "kick", punch is all in the mind...

https://youtu.be/tX0wCyvn3pI

Know what PUNCH is? Research participants needed (prize draw)