Elective music students experiences with Jam2Jam

Authors:
Andrew Johnston;James Humberstone
Affiliations:
University of Technology Sydney, Australia;University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Venue:
Proceedings of the 7th Australasian Conference on Interactive Entertainment
Year:
2011

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Abstract

This paper presents findings from a trial of the interactive music software Jam2Jam in a classroom music setting. Jam2Jam is software which allows musical novices to control generative music in real time. It has an interface which enables users to control multiple audio-visual parameters with a single gesture -- an approach intended to facilitate complex, conversational interaction. Examination of students experiences with Jam2Jam indicates that students find Jam2Jam attractive and that it has considerable potential. However, a number of issues for improvement, particularly a need for increased transparency of operation are identified. Extensions to Jam2Jam which would enable students to incorporate more of their own material into the music and visual they create during jam sessions are also proposed.