SignalWave secures $22M and unveils EdgeSynth for real-time audio AI in games

Gaming · 4 min read

EdgeSynth runs compact neural audio models optimized for consoles and mobile SoCs, enabling procedurally generated music, environmental ambisonics, and NPC voice modulation that reacts to game state. SignalWave claims latency under 20ms on modern mobile chips, making it suitable for real-time gameplay contexts.

The $22 million funding round was led by Audio Ventures and included a strategic investment from a middleware gaming company. SignalWave intends to use the capital to expand platform SDKs, optimize models for new hardware releases, and grow partnerships with audio middleware vendors.

Developers can access EdgeSynth via a C++ SDK and Unity plugin, with pricing based on runtime instances and feature tiers. SignalWave highlighted case studies showing improved player immersion when audio dynamically adapted to in-game events and player behaviors.