Week 1 - Class notes (rough)

• NIME.org
• Chi - Computer Human Interaction
• NIME - Sub-group - involved in designing musical interfaces
• NIME - New Interfaces for Musical Expression - Sonic Banana

• Sensors that are sensitive to light, used to work Pd - now analogue
• Overhead projector to shine light down and even create own visuals
• Closer to circuit bending approach
• Instrument vs. Performance
• Q. Is the audiences perception of an error important?
• Excellerometer on bow - extra avenues for expression
• Fits into idea of augmented instruments
• PERRY COOKE! - "Principles for Designing Music Controllers" - READ IT!!!
• Length of screen - scale or divide
• Same with pitch - use scale, eg. 0 - 1000 info 20 - 20000