ArraYnger: New Interface for Interactive 360° Spatialization

Benjamin Smith, and Neal Anderson

Proceedings of the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression

Abstract:

Interactive real-time spatialization of audio over large immersive speaker arrays poses significant interface and control challenges for live performers. Fluidly moving and mixing numerous sound objects over unique speaker configurations requires specifically designed software interfaces and systems. Currently available software solutions either impose configuration limitations, require extreme degrees of expertise, or extensive configuration time to use. A new system design, focusing on simplicity, ease of use, and live interactive spatialization is described. Automation of array calibration and tuning is included to facilitate rapid deployment and configuration. Comparisons with other solutions show favorability in terms of complexity, depth of control, and required features.

Citation:

Benjamin Smith, and Neal Anderson. 2017. ArraYnger: New Interface for Interactive 360° Spatialization. Proceedings of the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.1176256

BibTeX Entry:

  @inproceedings{bsmith2017,
 abstract = {Interactive real-time spatialization of audio over large immersive speaker arrays poses significant interface and control challenges for live performers. Fluidly moving and mixing numerous sound objects over unique speaker configurations requires specifically designed software interfaces and systems.  Currently available software solutions either impose configuration limitations, require extreme degrees of expertise, or extensive configuration time to use. A new system design, focusing on simplicity, ease of use, and live interactive spatialization is described. Automation of array calibration and tuning is included to facilitate rapid deployment and configuration. Comparisons with other solutions show favorability in terms of complexity, depth of control, and required features.  },
 address = {Copenhagen, Denmark},
 author = {Benjamin Smith and Neal Anderson},
 booktitle = {Proceedings of the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression},
 doi = {10.5281/zenodo.1176256},
 issn = {2220-4806},
 pages = {291--295},
 publisher = {Aalborg University Copenhagen},
 title = {ArraYnger: New Interface for Interactive 360° Spatialization},
 url = {http://www.nime.org/proceedings/2017/nime2017_paper0056.pdf},
 year = {2017}
}