Developed by the Tymphany Peerless growing team of over 20 dedicated software engineers, Flow DSP is a comprehensive all-in-one software audio design framework. The software was created to streamline the development workflow for maximum efficiency, including the possibility to integrate existing code with a library of advanced algorithms and shape the unique identity of a finished product.
Divided into three core modules, Tymphany Peerless Flow DSP, is based on a cross-platform software DSP engine, Flow Engine, with a modular design that can be deployed on a growing number of chipsets. The main module is called Flow Studio, and provides the PC-based graphic user interface for prototyping, with all the tools for real-time tuning and design with zero-coding. The third component in Flow DSP are the Flow Algorithms, already combining an ecosystem of over 100 algorithms to connect and build any audio chain and product implementation.
Flow Studio is the main GUI audio design tool, allowing ease of use, with intuitive visualization of the signal flow and providing the ability to tailor sound in real-time. This graphic interface creates audio signal flows by simple drag and drop, allowing users to connect to devices, and upload a new signal flow design on the fly. Flow Studio allows users to fully simulate a design on PC beforehand, with real-time tuning, and the ability to visualize system status, cpu loading and memory usage.
At the core of the the processing is a complete IP ecosystem of out-of-box algorithms, including all essential audio modules and advanced IPs from world leading technology providers to differentiate any audio product in different categories. Basic playback modules that can be dragged and dropped in Flow Studio include IIR/FIR filters, dynamics processing, gains, mixing and routing. For advanced playback features, users can apply dynamic loudness, virtual bass, and cross-feed modules.
The Flow IP ecosystem also includes a range of AI modules, including AI Deeptalk, AI Beamforming, AI Noise reduction, Voice-Activity Detector (VAD), and Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) to ensure calls where both sides of the conversation can be heard clearly. The VAD identifies human voice using AI, improving processing quality, and helps to separate voice from background noise for clearer communication. The set of advanced algorithms also includes Room Fix Pro, to calibrate the frequency response of a product design using the built-in microphones in a phone, and allow precise room correction.
Since the beginning of 2024, Tymphany Peerless Flow DSP also supports third-party algorithms and technologies from the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS). The collaboration between Tymphany and Fraunhofer IIS includes the integration of the latest upHear tools, Virtualizer, and Fraunhofer Cingo. upHear includes AI algorithms for noise reduction, 3D audio with upHear Spatial Audio Microphone Processing for recording and upHear Virtualizer for playback, and finally Voice Quality Enhancement (VQE) to pick up only the desired voice.
Fraunhofer Cingo enables enhanced listening experiences over stereo speakers or headphones, providing upmixing of stereo content for personal audio, home audio and automotive environments. Cingo allows for more natural, clearer sound, and includes loudness optimization for listening in noisy environments. For binaural audio, Cingo restores the spatial impression of a natural sound field with minimal sound coloration, overcoming the limitations of traditional headphone playback. Processing it on wireless headphone DSPs ensures a consistent spatial audio experience across source devices and minimal motion-to-sound latency.
Once an audio chain has been configured and tuned, developers can load the corresponding run-time library that manages signal processing, audio pipelines and audio design tool communication for the target audio product. Flow Engine features include an easy to use public API for system integration, agnostic to operating system – bare metal or RTOS – and with a highly modular software architecture for good portability. The library delivery can fit system's needs and be optimized for selected target cores/architecture, including multiple instance support, multi-core, heterogeneous core, and multi-audio path.
Tymphany is a renowned audio design and manufacturing powerhouse, offering a unique 5-in-1 holistic approach that integrates transducer, amplifier, DSP/software, acoustic system design and mechanical solutions to create best-in-class audio systems. With vertically integrated R&D and manufacturing facilities spanning Europe, the USA, and Asia, 6000 highly skilled employees, and 700 engineers, Tymphany continuously pushes the edge of technology to remain at the forefront of the industry.
Peerless began as the component division of Tymphany, consistently evolving with every technological change since 2004. The roots of the brand date back to 1926, with the founding of Peerless in Denmark. Peerless loudspeaker components are used in over 90% of the millions of finished products Tymphany produces each year, and they are also supplied directly to customers for use in their own production. Today, Peerless provides complete support for the complete product development journey, including the use of advanced simulation techniques, with iterative design and testing in a virtual model, prototyping, fine-tuning the design, and entering production.
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