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Journal Article

Touch the Sound: Audio-Driven Tactile Feedback for Audio Mixing Applications

Authors: Merchel, Sebastian; Altinsoy, M. Ercan; Stamm, Maik

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 60 · Issue 1/2 · pp. 47–53 · January 2012

Abstract

In this study experiments were conducted to determine if a person could distinguish percussive audio loops by their fingertips using audio-driven tactile feedback. The audio signal was adapted to generate a vibration signal (tactile feedback) taking into account the limited capabilities of the tactile modality. A systematic approach to find the different adaptation parameters is discussed. The vibrations were created by an electrodynamic shaker mounted behind a touch-sensitive screen. Results indicate percussive loops are best distinguished if the source features (e.g., frequency spectrum) and sequence features (e.g., rhythm) are maintained.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
60
Issue
1/2
Pages
47–53
Publication date
January 6, 2012
Affiliation
Chair of Communication Acoustics, Dresden University of Technology, Dresden, Germany (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article