Re: [codec] Discussion around ITU LS

[Jean-Marc Valin <[e-mail]>]

Hi Anisse,

I agree that time stretching/shortening is a desirable feature. However, 
I think in the case of Opus it is best implemented outside the decoder 
using a good generic algorithm, rather than re-inventing the wheel. Of 
course, if you think an integrated implementation would be better, you 
are welcome submit a patch for it.

Cheers,

     Jean-Marc

On 08/09/11 06:38 AM, Anisse Taleb wrote:
> Dear Jean Marc,
>
>>> Does the WG consider  time shortening / stretching functionality they
>>> would want to include in opus as a technique to use for PLC?
>> While time stretching/shortening is something that can be useful, I
>> don't think it's really necessary for a codec *specification*. In fact
>> even the PLC is provided only as an example.
>
> Quoting the requirements document RFC 6366:
> "  It is desirable for the reference implementation to provide a time stretching/shortening
>     implementation, although it should not be normative."
>
> While I agree that this is something that should be non-normative, such an integrated implementation
> would be an important feature for any codec deployed on the internet and really differentiate Opus wrt. "codecs" which are considered unsuitable for the internet.
>
> Kind regards,
> /Anisse
>
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