Augmented reality control surface

A computer program product comprising:

• a non-transitory computer-readable medium with computer-readable instructions encoded thereon, wherein the computer-readable instructions, when processed by a processing device instruct the processing device to perform a method of assisting an operator of a physical audio control surface, the method comprising:
• providing augmented reality (AR) glasses for the operator, wherein the AR glasses are in data communication with the physical audio control surface via an AR control system;
• providing a 3D model of the physical audio control surface, wherein the 3D model is stored in persistent storage of at least one of the physical audio control surface, the AR control system, and the AR glasses;
• enabling the operator to use physical controls of the physical audio control surface to mix a plurality of audio channels of a media project;
• and
• displaying on the AR glasses an overlay, wherein the overlay:
• is generated by at least one of the AR control system and the AR glasses using the 3D model to register a position of the overlay with respect to the physical control surface;
• and
• references one or more physical controls of the physical control surface.

A system comprising:

• a memory for storing computer-readable instructions;
• and
• a processor connected to the memory, wherein the processor, when executing the computer-readable instructions, causes the system to perform a method of assisting an operator of a physical audio control surface, the method comprising:
• providing augmented reality (AR) glasses for the operator, wherein the AR glasses are in data communication with the physical audio control surface via an AR control system;
• providing a 3D model of the physical audio control surface, wherein the 3D model is stored in persistent storage of at least one of the physical audio control surface, the AR control system, and the AR glasses;
• enabling the operator to use physical controls of the physical audio control surface to mix a plurality of audio channels of a media project;
• and
• displaying on the AR glasses an overlay, wherein the overlay:
• is generated by at least one of the AR control system and the AR glasses using the 3D model to register a position of the overlay with respect to the physical control surface;
• and
• references one or more physical controls of the physical control surface.