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Polestar released a video with similar bullshit. They said their turn signal sound was inspired by nature. They recorded a twig snapping in Sweden. The result n

• akira2501 4y ago
  > They recorded a twig snapping in Sweden. I had to google this. Apparently, and they're very proud of this, it was 300 twigs before the found the _right_ one. [1]: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a31071094/volvo-xc40-recharge-ev-sounds-revealed/ https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a31071094/volvo-xc40-recha...
• pbronez 4y ago
  Lincoln did something similar with the Aviator. They worked with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to record sounds for the car. I’m a fan! I think it sounds pretty good, and I like the extra touch. I care about sound though… for a luxury car I expect the acoustic environment to be notably pleasant. > Unique chimes recorded by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra will provide musical alerts for drivers of the all-new Lincoln Aviator; the musicians recorded symphonic chimes for about 25 features in the Aviator https://media.lincoln.com/content/lincolnmedia/lna/us/en/news/2018/11/05/aviator-in-a-minor-lincoln-dso-bring-orchestral-experience-to-vehicle.html https://media.lincoln.com/content/lincolnmedia/lna/us/en/new...
  • lupire 4y ago
    That's the sort of thing you do just to say you did it, not because of the actual quality. Like hiring "Ivy League" consultants to generate fake credibility.