Answer to Shipka's Question

Lauren writes:
2) What expectations of sound are now arising in multimodal environments and works?

Expectations of sound are now turning to a more integrated, fully involved process. More than 'surround sound' and more than 'great combination of sound effects'. The combination of all modes create a more realistic environment. Naturalistic environment is the buzz word. To have the person fully entrenched in sound, sight, textures, etc as Shipka brings up. Though technologies will never be able to mimic nature, it will be as close as a comparison as possible and a worthy experience.