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Aesthetically driven design of network based multi-user instruments.

McKinney, C. and , , 2014. Aesthetically driven design of network based multi-user instruments. Doctoral Thesis (Doctoral). Bournemouth University .

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Abstract

Digital networking technologies open up a new world of possibilities for music making, allowing performers to collaborate in ways not possible before. Network based Multi-User Instruments (NMIs) are one novel method of musical collaboration that take advantage of networking technology. NMIs are digital musical instruments that exist as a single entity instantiated over several nodes in a network and are performed simultaneously by multiple musicians in realtime. This new avenue is exciting, but it begs the question of how does one design instruments for this new medium? This research explores the use of an aesthetically driven design process to guide the design, construction, rehearsal, and performance of a series of NMIs. This is an iterative process that makes use of a regularly rehearsing and performing ensemble which serves as a test-bed for new instruments, from conception, to design, to implementation, to performance. This research includes details of several NMIs constructed in accordance with this design process. These NMIs have been quantitatively analysed and empirically tested for the presence of interconnectivity and group influence during performance as a method for measuring group collaboration. Furthermore qualitative analyses are applied which test for the perceived e ectiveness of these instruments during real-world performances in front of live audiences. The results of these analyses show that an aesthetically driven method of designing NMIs produces instruments that are interactive and collaborative. Furthermore results show that audiences perceive a measurable impression of interconnectivity and liveness in the ensemble even though most of the performers in the ensemble are not physically present.

Item Type:Thesis (Doctoral)
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Uncontrolled Keywords:Music ; Synthesis ; Network ; Feedback ; Software instruments
Group:Faculty of Science & Technology
ID Code:22513
Deposited By: Symplectic RT2
Deposited On:25 Sep 2015 13:24
Last Modified:09 Aug 2022 16:03

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