TACTILE FEEDBACK IN THE CONTROL OF A PHYSICAL MODELLING MUSIC SYNTHESISER

This paper describes a new computer-based music synthesiser that is based on physical modelling. This instrument operates in real-time and provides the player with gestural control and tactile as well as acoustic feedback. The physical modelling makes use of a mass/spring paradigm, and multi-dimensional, interconnectable resonating structures can be created, and these can be excited with a variety of methods. Gestural control is provided via a force feedback joystick and a tactile feedback mouse. The use of gestural control assures that the output is subtly different on each occasion. The acoustic output from the system is perceived as being highly natural and organic.