That Syncing Feeling: Networked Strategies for Enabling Ensemble Creativity in iPad Musicians. Martin, C. and Gardner, H. In Proceedings of CreateWorld, Brisbane, Australia, 2015. Griffith University.
Paper abstract bibtex The group experience of synchronisation is a key aspect of ensemble musical performance. This paper presents a number of strategies for syncing performance information across networked iPad-instruments to enable creativity among an ensemble of improvising musicians. Acoustic instrumentalists sync without mechanical intervention. Electronic instruments frequently synchronise rhythm using MIDI or OSC connections. In contrast, our system syncs other aspects of performance, such as tonality, instrument functions, and gesture classifications, to support and enhance improvised performance. Over a number of performances with an iPad and percussion group, Ensemble Metatone, various syncing scenarios have been explored that support, extend, and disrupt ensemble creativity.
@inproceedings{ Martin:2015mz,
address = {Brisbane, Australia},
author = {Charles Martin and Henry Gardner},
booktitle = {Proceedings of {C}reate{W}orld},
publisher = {Griffith University},
title = {That Syncing Feeling: Networked Strategies for Enabling
Ensemble Creativity in i{P}ad Musicians},
year = {2015},
abstract = {The group experience of synchronisation is a key aspect
of ensemble musical performance. This paper presents
a number of strategies for syncing performance
information across networked iPad-instruments to
enable creativity among an ensemble of improvising
musicians. Acoustic instrumentalists sync without
mechanical intervention. Electronic instruments
frequently synchronise rhythm using MIDI or OSC
connections. In contrast, our system syncs other
aspects of performance, such as tonality, instrument
functions, and gesture classifications, to support
and enhance improvised performance. Over a number of
performances with an iPad and percussion group,
Ensemble Metatone, various syncing scenarios have
been explored that support, extend, and disrupt
ensemble creativity.},
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}