Introduction This project is implemented with a glove, resembling a conducting baton that analyzes gestures and interprets them into musical elements. Der Kapellmeister is a simple tool that tests a user’s ability in basic conducting, using a real conducting baton. As a user performs a gesture, the tool will display the tempo, time signature, and […]
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Introduction As technological devices become more advanced and a bigger part of our daily lives, the user interface of devices is becoming more important; intuitive and modern interface provides a real means of transferring the pure computational power of a device to the user experience. This project focused on exploring the technology behind the next
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OVERALL DESIGN GOAL The overall goal of our project was to recreate the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) using Atmel Microcontrollers. We decided early on the adding audio to the mix was likely going to be too much work in the time that we had to complete the project. Therefore, we decided to leave all audio
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Introduction This project is a proof-of-concept device that transmits an audio signal using a laser beam, while removing the need for the user to align the beam themselves. For our project, we created a mono-axial transmitter/receiver setup that converts an analog audio signal, via a standard 3.5mm jack, and transmits it via a laser to
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Introduction Sound Bite Our project implements a tuner that continuously outputs the frequency of an input microphone signal with a high degree of accuracy. Project Summary This project’s goal is to use a sensitive microphone, computer speakers and a properly designed circuit so that for an input microphone signal a relatively noiseless sinusoidal signal is
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ntroduction The purpose of this project is to create musical blocks that output music without requiring some sort of musical talent. Musical Blocks tracks the position of the blocks on a flat surface in a range seen by the Wiimote. The path of the blocks is then converted into a sequence of notes which is
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Introduction Our project recreates the experience of playing an acoustic guitar electrically using vibration sensors, push buttons and the Karplus-Strong algorithm. Our basic idea is to model an acoustic guitar as closely as possible and then implement additional functions not available to the conventional guitar. This includes allowing the play of the guitar with sound
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I. Introduction The Rhythm Ring interactive rhythm sequencer is an engaging musical device that enables the user to create a plethora of rhythms and beat patterns with the touch of their own fingers. Besides being fun to play with, the Rhythm Ring provides a tangible method of arranging a musical rhythm. In our design, the
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The Trumpet MIDI Controller allows trumpet players the freedom of synthesizing from and composing on their native instrument. The Trumpet MIDI Controller combines custom hardware and software with the Yamaha Silent Brass pickup mute to convert any standard trumpet into a fully functional MIDI controller and MIDI pass through device for up to 16 channels.
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Introduction One Sentence Sound Bite Air Drums is an electronic drum kit played in the air that eliminates the need for tactile drum pads. Summary We created an electronic percussion set with three upright percussion sounds and a floor bass drum sound. The upright instruments require one/two modified drumsticks to play, while the floor drum
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