--- title: Building Aether 1: Sound Without Boundaries | daily.dev description: A comprehensive technical case study detailing the creation of Aether 1, an immersive WebGL product showcase featuring 3D earbuds. The project combines... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/building-aether-1-sound-without-boundaries-vzjaoqq6u twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Building Aether 1: Sound Without Boundaries | daily.dev og:description: A comprehensive technical case study detailing the creation of Aether 1, an immersive WebGL product showcase featuring 3D earbuds. 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The workflow spans from 3D modeling in Cinema 4D and Blender to WebGL implementation using Three.js, GSAP, and Lenis, demonstrating how to create engaging interactive experiences while maintaining optimal performance through techniques like artificial depth of field, simplified raycasting, and custom materials. ## Full article daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. 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