Perturbation techniques for multi-performer or multi-agent interactive musical interfaces

Authors:
Matthew Burtner
Affiliations:
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Venue:
NIME '06 Proceedings of the 2006 conference on New interfaces for musical expression
Year:
2006

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Abstract

This paper explores the use of perturbation in designing multi-performer or multi-agent interactive musical interfaces. A problem with the multi-performer approach is how to cohesively organize the independent data inputs into useable control information for synthesis engines. Perturbation has proven useful for navigating multi-agent NIMEs. The author's Windtree is discussed as an example multi-performer instrument in which perturbation is used for multichannel ecological modeling. The Windtree uses a physical system turbulence model controlled in real time by four performers.