Perturbation Techniques for Multi-Performer or Multi- Agent Interactive Musical Interfaces

Matthew Burtner

Proceedings of the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression

Abstract

This paper explores the use of perturbation in designing multiperformer 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.

Citation

Matthew Burtner. 2006. Perturbation Techniques for Multi-Performer or Multi- Agent Interactive Musical Interfaces. Proceedings of the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.1176887 [PDF]

BibTeX Entry

@inproceedings{Burtner2006,
 abstract = {This paper explores the use of perturbation in designing multiperformer 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 ,
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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. },
 address = {Paris, France},
 author = {Burtner, Matthew},
 booktitle = {Proceedings of the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression},
 doi = {10.5281/zenodo.1176887},
 issn = {2220-4806},
 keywords = {interface,mapping,movement,multi-agent,multi-performer,music composition,perturbation},
 pages = {129--133},
 title = {Perturbation Techniques for Multi-Performer or Multi- Agent Interactive Musical Interfaces},
 url = {http://www.nime.org/proceedings/2006/nime2006_129.pdf},
 year = {2006}
}