State Space Models: Virtual World for Composition

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Abstract

This paper presents sonifications of linear state-space mathematical models commonly used in control engineering as a source for electroaoustic music composition. These models can represent dynamical physical systems with the advantage of providing a states vector. In this paper the contents of that vector is generated and sonified in real time. This allows the composer to experiment with timbre, gesture and texture through manipulating the models input. The paper presents two specific systems implemented in Max/MSP and SuperCollider: an inverted pendulum and a spring-mass-damper. Examples of their use in multichannel sound synthesis and composition are provided.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLooking Back, Looking Forward
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 41st International Computer Music Conference, ICMC 2015, Denton, TX, USA, September 25 - October 1, 2015
PublisherMichigan Publishing
Pages178-181
Number of pages4
Publication statusPublished - 2015
Event2015 International Computer Music Conference - Denton, United States
Duration: 25 Sept 20151 Oct 2015

Publication series

NameInternational Computer Music Conference proceedings
PublisherMichigan Publishing
ISSN (Print)2223-3881

Conference

Conference2015 International Computer Music Conference
Abbreviated titleICMC 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDenton
Period25/09/151/10/15

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