The 2nd Cadenza Challenge: Improving Music For Those With Hearing Loss.

Supported by the SPS Challenge Program.

This challenge addresses the global problem of hearing loss, which will affect 1 in 10 people by 2050. Hearing loss can create many issues with music: quieter passages being inaudible; poor and anomalous pitch perception; and difficulties identifying and picking out instruments and lyrics. Hearing aids are the main treatment for hearing impairment but their effectiveness with music is mixed. Consequently, the challenge is to develop better signal processing that creates improved and personalized processing of the music. The two challenge tasks are: (i) improving lyric intelligibility for pop/rock and (ii) rebalancing instruments in small classical ensembles.\

Visit the Challenge website for details and more information!