The purpose of this paper is to provide theoretical knowledge on how the interactive music
techniques usually associated with computer game music could benefit the classical music …

Abstract The Magnetic Resonator Piano (MRP) is a relatively well-established DMI which
significantly expands the capabilities of the acoustic piano. This paper presents SoftMRP, a …

The Symbaline is an active instrument comprised of several partly-filled wine glasses
excited by electromagnetic coils. This work describes an electromechanical system for …

Since the turn of the 21st century, ground-breaking advancements in technology have led to
the emergence of a completely new 'species' of electronic musical instrument. These …

Although the capabilities of electronic musical instruments have grown exponentially over
the past decades, many performers continue to prefer acoustic instruments, perceiving them …

This thesis's primary goal is to investigate performance ecologies, that is the compound of
humans, artifacts and environmental elements that contribute to the result of a performance …

Despite the increasing sophistication of digital musical instruments, many performers,
composer and listeners remain captivated by traditional acoustic instruments. Interest has …

Drawing on the development and technical possibilities of Hybrid Augmented Saxophone of
Gestural Symbioses (HASGS) as a case study, this paper aims to discuss the optimization of …

This paper presents an active bridge allowing for precise audio-rate manipulation of a
string's termination for the purposes of modifying string instrument timbre. The design of the …