Journal article
Augmentation of Acoustic Drums Using Electromagnetic Actuation and Wireless Control
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society, v 66(4), pp 202-210
01 Apr 2018
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Abstract
We present a system for augmentation of acoustic drums using electromagnetic actuation of the resonant membrane driven with continuous audio signals. Use of both synthesized tones and a feedback signal taken from the batter membrane extends the timbral and functional range of the drum. The system is designed to run on an embedded, WiFi-enabled platform, allowing multiple augmented drums to serve as voices of a spatially-distributed polyphonic synthesizer. Semi-autonomous behavior is also explored with individual drums configured as nodes in a directed graph. Electromagnetic (EM) actuation and wireless connectivity enable a network of augmented drums to function in traditionally percussive roles, as well as harmonic, melodic, and textural roles. This work is developed in close collaboration with an end user through an artist residency program for use in both live performance and interactive sound installation.
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- Title
- Augmentation of Acoustic Drums Using Electromagnetic Actuation and Wireless Control
- Creators
- Jeff Gregorio - Drexel Univ, Philadelphia, PA 19104 USAYoungmoo Kim - Drexel Univ, Express & Creat Interact Technol ExCITe Ctr, Philadelphia, PA 19104 USA
- Publication Details
- Journal of the Audio Engineering Society, v 66(4), pp 202-210
- Publisher
- Audio Engineering Soc
- Number of pages
- 9
- Grant note
- John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000447289400002
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85046539252
- Other Identifier
- 991019167588504721
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- Web of Science research areas
- Acoustics
- Engineering, Multidisciplinary