The Vocal Augmentation and Manipulation Prosthesis (VAMP): A Conducting-Based Gestural Controller for Vocal Performance

Elena Jessop

Proceedings of the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression

Abstract

This paper describes The Vocal Augmentation and Manipulation Prosthesis (VAMP) a gesture-based wearable controller for live-time vocal performance. This controller allows a singer to capture and manipulate single notes that he or she sings, using a gestural vocabulary developed from that of choral conducting. By drawing from a familiar gestural vocabulary, this controller and the associated mappings can be more intuitive and expressive for both performer and audience.

Citation

Elena Jessop. 2009. The Vocal Augmentation and Manipulation Prosthesis (VAMP): A Conducting-Based Gestural Controller for Vocal Performance. Proceedings of the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.1177583

BibTeX Entry

@inproceedings{Jessop2009,
 abstract = {This paper describes The Vocal Augmentation and Manipulation Prosthesis (VAMP) a gesture-based wearable controller for live-time vocal performance. This controller allows a singer to capture and manipulate single notes that he or she sings, using a gestural vocabulary developed from that of choral conducting. By drawing from a familiar gestural vocabulary, this controller and the associated mappings can be more intuitive and expressive for both performer and audience. },
 address = {Pittsburgh, PA, United States},
 author = {Jessop, Elena},
 booktitle = {Proceedings of the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression},
 doi = {10.5281/zenodo.1177583},
 issn = {2220-4806},
 keywords = {musical expressivity, vocal performance, gestural control, conducting. },
 pages = {256--259},
 title = {The Vocal Augmentation and Manipulation Prosthesis (VAMP): A Conducting-Based Gestural Controller for Vocal Performance},
 url = {http://www.nime.org/proceedings/2009/nime2009_256.pdf},
 year = {2009}
}