Augmentation of Acoustic Drums using Electromagnetic Actuation and Wireless Control

Gregorio J, Kim Y. Augmentation of Acoustic Drums using Electromagnetic Actuation and Wireless Control. J Audio Eng Soc. 2018;66(4):202-210. doi:10.17743/jaes.2018.0008

@article{Gregorio2018_19386,
  author = {Gregorio, Jeff and Kim, Youngmoo},
  title = {{Augmentation of Acoustic Drums using Electromagnetic Actuation and Wireless Control}},
  journal = {Journal of the Audio Engineering Society},
  volume = {66},
  number = {4},
  pages = {202--210},
  year = {2018},
  month = apr,
  publisher = {Audio Engineering Society},
  doi = {10.17743/jaes.2018.0008},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.17743/jaes.2018.0008}
}

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AB  - This report explores the sound and interaction design aspects of a system for augmenting acoustic drums using electromagnetic actuation of a resonant membrane driven with a continuous audio signal. This system offers a novel application of acoustic synthesis methods to an existing instrument and it scales to offer extended capability when multiple instruments are used in a configurable network. The use of bidirectional OSC communication opens a wide range of possibilities for both performer and audience interaction that have not yet been explored. Integration with smart instruments, WiFi-enabled sensors distributed to performers, and audience-controlled mobile apps offers a large range of possible mappings from gesture to synthesis and processing parameters. Electromagnetic (EM) actuation and wireless connectivity enable a network of augmented drums to function in traditionally percussive roles, as well as in harmonic, melodic, and textural roles.
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