Abstract
This article provides an overview of the state of the art in research driven towards the modification of the timbral properties of acoustic musical instruments through the use of electromechanical actuators (actuated instruments), allowing for synthetic sound generation to blend with the sound diffusion patterns of acoustic instruments. A selection of acoustic instruments and experimental research representing four Hornbostel-Sachs classes (idiophones, membranophones, chordophones and aerophones) is presented and their nouvelle characteristics and subsequent implementation is discussed, focusing on the techniques employed in the acoustical actuation.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | ICLI 2018 |
| Subtitle of host publication | 4th international conference on live interfaces: inspiration, performance, emancipation |
| Editors | José Alberto Gomes, Miguel Carvalhais, Rui Penha |
| Place of Publication | Porto |
| Publisher | Universidade do Porto |
| Pages | 52-61 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9789897461705 |
| Publication status | Published - 2018 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | International Conference on Live Interfaces: Inspiration, Performance, Emancipation - Casa da Música & Passos Manuel, Porto, Portugal Duration: 14 Jun 2018 → 16 Jun 2018 |
Conference
| Conference | International Conference on Live Interfaces |
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| Abbreviated title | ICLI 2018 |
| Country/Territory | Portugal |
| City | Porto |
| Period | 14/06/18 → 16/06/18 |
Keywords
- Acoustic-aggregate-synthesis
- Actuated acoustic instruments
- Actuators
- Feedback control
- Modal active control
- Programmable
- Prosthetic instruments
- Sensors