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}
}