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Understanding Interactive Systems

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2009

Jon Drummond
Jon Drummond*
Affiliation:
MARCS Auditory Laboratories/VIPRE, University of Western Sydney, Penrith South DC, NSW, 1797, Australia
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E-mail: j.drummond@uws.edu.au URL: www.jondrummond.com.au
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Abstract

This article examines differing approaches to the definition, classification and modelling of interactive music systems, drawing together both historical and contemporary practice. Concepts of shared control, collaboration and conversation metaphors, mapping, gestural control, system responsiveness and separation of interface from sound generator are discussed. The article explores the potential of interactive systems to facilitate the creation of dynamic compositional sonic architectures through performance and improvisation.

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Organised Sound , Volume 14 , Issue 2 , August 2009 , pp. 124 - 133
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2009

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