""The "innovative musical experience" uses sensors and software to link music to driving. Mercedes used composed musical tracks to pair with regular functions like EV recuperation, acceleration, steering, and braking. During CES, Will.i.am said that the feature turned the whole car its own "orchestra." Drivers could opt in by selecting Sound Drive through their infotainment screen, which then connects the car's hardware with the music software through "in-car signals" that enable the music to react to the driving characteristics in real-time.""
""It was a fun, if superfluous, gimmick that enabled music to "react" to certain driving actions. For example, if you slow down the vocals would fade, and when you accelerate the bass kicks harder. The feature would only work with 30 or so pre-selected tracks, though Mercedes intended it to be an "open music platform" so any musician could create their own auditory soundscape for driving.""
Mercedes-Benz is discontinuing MBUX Sound Drive and will deactivate the service on December 17. The feature used vehicle sensors and software to sync composed music to actions such as EV recuperation, acceleration, steering, and braking, creating reactive soundscapes tied to driving input. Drivers could enable Sound Drive via the MBUX infotainment screen, which connected car hardware to music software using in-car signals for real-time response. The system worked only with roughly 30 preselected tracks, with plans to expand to an open platform allowing musicians to create auditory soundscapes. Mercedes cited a strategic portfolio review for the deactivation.
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