
Either can also function as an open DSP controller using Tensilica-based instruction sets.

The IA8201 combines two Tensilica-based, audio-centric DSP cores: One for high-power compute and machine learning, the other for very low power, always-on processing of sensor inputs.
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Utilizing AISonic Hemi-Delta (HMD) core, Waves MaxxAudio® code takes full advantage of the high compute efficiency, specific Knowles instruction set for audio, and low power capabilities of the Knowles AISonic™ Audio Edge Processor. MaxxAudio on IA8201 delivers unprecedented audio quality to consumer devices and paves the way to collaborating more closely with industry-leader Waves.”

This grows our ecosystem of partners who understand the technical advantages of our AISonic Audio Edge Processors for performance and power savings. Mike Polacek, President of Knowles Intelligent Audio, states, “A partnership with Waves pairs Knowles commitment to audio-focused DSPs with exceptional Waves signal processing and audio technology from the pro-audio industry. The Knowles solution will provide the same renowned Waves signal processing and audio technologies used by leading music producers and sound engineers.” Tomer Elbaz, Executive Vice President of Waves, stated, "Adding our MaxxAudio® studio-quality sound enhancement suite to the Knowles multi-core DSP platform further underscores both of our company’s commitment to providing the highest-quality audio solutions available. The MaxxAudio® suite includes extended bass using psychoacoustics, dynamically boosted treble, sonic maximizing to reveal details, 20 bands of EQ to optimize output, and dynamic tuning that decreases device vibrations.

MaxxAudio® provides significantly improved audio quality using technologies that are directly derived from the company’s recording studio technologies heard on countless hit records, major motion pictures and popular video games. With this IA8201 reference design, Waves MaxxAudio® becomes the solution of choice for output processing and loudspeaker enhancement for the latest smartphones, tablets, smart speakers and headphones. Waves MaxxAudio® sound enhancement technology is now available on the newest Knowles AISonic™ Audio Edge Processor, the IA8201. SAN FRANCISCO-( BUSINESS WIRE)- Waves, the preeminent provider of adaptive audio technologies in consumer electronics and recipient of a Technical GRAMMY Award®, and Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN), a market leader and global supplier of advanced micro-acoustic, audio processing, and precision device solutions, have launched a new cooperative effort.
