This paper looks at the design process of the WamBam; a self-contained electronic hand-drum meant... more This paper looks at the design process of the WamBam; a self-contained electronic hand-drum meant for music therapy sessions with severely intellectually disabled clients. Using co-reflection with four musical therapists and literature research, design guidelines related to this specific user-group and context are formed. This leads to a concept of which the most relevant aspects are discussed, before describing the user studies. Finally, the plan for the redesign is discussed. The WamBam has unique possibilities to deal with the low motor skills and cognitive abilities of severely intellectually disabled users while music therapists benefit from the greater versatility and portability of this design compared to other musical instruments. A prototype was tested with twenty users. Participants proved to be triggered positively by the WamBam, but three limiting usability issues were found. These issues were used as the fundamentals for a second prototype. Music therapists confirm the ...
This paper looks at the design process of the WamBam; a self-contained electronic hand-drum meant... more This paper looks at the design process of the WamBam; a self-contained electronic hand-drum meant for music therapy sessions with severely intellectually disabled clients. Using co-reflection with four musical therapists and literature research, design guidelines related to this specific user-group and context are formed. This leads to a concept of which the most relevant aspects are discussed, before describing the user studies. Finally, the plan for the redesign is discussed. The WamBam has unique possibilities to deal with the low motor skills and cognitive abilities of severely intellectually disabled users while music therapists benefit from the greater versatility and portability of this design compared to other musical instruments. A prototype was tested with twenty users. Participants proved to be triggered positively by the WamBam, but three limiting usability issues were found. These issues were used as the fundamentals for a second prototype. Music therapists confirm the ...
This position paper likes to stress the role and importance of performance based education in NIM... more This position paper likes to stress the role and importance of performance based education in NIME like subjects. It describes the `klankontwerp' learning line at the `school of the arts Utrecht' in its department Music Technology. Our educational system also reflects the way that we could treat performance in the NIME community as a whole. The importance of performing with our instruments other then in the form of a mere demonstration should get more emphasis.
This short paper follows an earlier NIME paper [1] describing the invention and construction of t... more This short paper follows an earlier NIME paper [1] describing the invention and construction of the Electrumpet. Revisions and playing experience are both part of the current paper. The Electrumpet can be heard in the performance given by Hans Leeuw and Diemo Schwarz at this NIME conference.
Tingle is a new digital music controller that attempts to recapture the acoustic touch and feel, ... more Tingle is a new digital music controller that attempts to recapture the acoustic touch and feel, and also gives new opportunities for expressive play. Tingle resembles a pin-art toy which has been made interactive through a new sensing technology, with added haptic feedback and motion control. It pushes back, vibrates, and warps the sound through the musicians nuanced input. In this article Tingle will be discussed in combination with CataRT.
This short paper follows an earlier NIME paper [1] describing the invention and construction of t... more This short paper follows an earlier NIME paper [1] describing the invention and construction of the Electrumpet. Revisions and playing experience are both part of the current paper. The Electrumpet can be heard in the performance given by Hans Leeuw and Diemo Schwarz at this NIME conference.
The Electrumpet is an enhancement of a normal trumpet with a variety of electronic sensors and bu... more The Electrumpet is an enhancement of a normal trumpet with a variety of electronic sensors and buttons. It is a new hybrid instrument that facilitates simultaneous acoustic and electronic playing. The normal playing skills of a trumpet player apply to the new instrument. The placing of the buttons and sensors is not a hindrance to acoustic use of the instrument and they are conveniently located. The device can be easily attached to and detached from a normal Bb-trumpet. The device has a wireless connection with the computer through Bluetooth-serial (Arduino). Audio and data processing in the computer is effected by three separate instances of MAX/MSP connected through OSC (controller data) and Soundflower (sound data). The current prototype consists of 7 analogue sensors (4 valve-like potentiometers, 2 pressure sensors, 1 “Ribbon” controller) and 9 digital switches. An LCD screen that is controlled by a separate Arduino (mini) is attached to the trumpet and displays the current cont...
This paper looks at the design process of the WamBam; a self- contained electronic hand-drum mean... more This paper looks at the design process of the WamBam; a self- contained electronic hand-drum meant for music therapy sessions with severely intellectually disabled clients. Using co- reflection with four musical therapists and literature research, design guidelines related to this specific user-group and context are formed. This leads to a concept of which the most relevant aspects are discussed, before describing the user studies. Finally, the plan for the redesign is discussed. The WamBam has unique possibilities to deal with the low motor skills and cognitive abilities of severely intellectually disabled users while music therapists benefit from the greater versatility and portability of this design compared to other musical instruments. A prototype was tested with twenty users. Participants proved to be triggered positively by the WamBam, but three limiting usability issues were found. These issues were used as the fundamentals for a second prototype. Music therapists confirm th...
This paper looks at the design process of the WamBam; a self-contained electronic hand-drum meant... more This paper looks at the design process of the WamBam; a self-contained electronic hand-drum meant for music therapy sessions with severely intellectually disabled clients. Using co-reflection with four musical therapists and literature research, design guidelines related to this specific user-group and context are formed. This leads to a concept of which the most relevant aspects are discussed, before describing the user studies. Finally, the plan for the redesign is discussed. The WamBam has unique possibilities to deal with the low motor skills and cognitive abilities of severely intellectually disabled users while music therapists benefit from the greater versatility and portability of this design compared to other musical instruments. A prototype was tested with twenty users. Participants proved to be triggered positively by the WamBam, but three limiting usability issues were found. These issues were used as the fundamentals for a second prototype. Music therapists confirm the ...
This paper looks at the design process of the WamBam; a self-contained electronic hand-drum meant... more This paper looks at the design process of the WamBam; a self-contained electronic hand-drum meant for music therapy sessions with severely intellectually disabled clients. Using co-reflection with four musical therapists and literature research, design guidelines related to this specific user-group and context are formed. This leads to a concept of which the most relevant aspects are discussed, before describing the user studies. Finally, the plan for the redesign is discussed. The WamBam has unique possibilities to deal with the low motor skills and cognitive abilities of severely intellectually disabled users while music therapists benefit from the greater versatility and portability of this design compared to other musical instruments. A prototype was tested with twenty users. Participants proved to be triggered positively by the WamBam, but three limiting usability issues were found. These issues were used as the fundamentals for a second prototype. Music therapists confirm the ...
This position paper likes to stress the role and importance of performance based education in NIM... more This position paper likes to stress the role and importance of performance based education in NIME like subjects. It describes the `klankontwerp' learning line at the `school of the arts Utrecht' in its department Music Technology. Our educational system also reflects the way that we could treat performance in the NIME community as a whole. The importance of performing with our instruments other then in the form of a mere demonstration should get more emphasis.
This short paper follows an earlier NIME paper [1] describing the invention and construction of t... more This short paper follows an earlier NIME paper [1] describing the invention and construction of the Electrumpet. Revisions and playing experience are both part of the current paper. The Electrumpet can be heard in the performance given by Hans Leeuw and Diemo Schwarz at this NIME conference.
Tingle is a new digital music controller that attempts to recapture the acoustic touch and feel, ... more Tingle is a new digital music controller that attempts to recapture the acoustic touch and feel, and also gives new opportunities for expressive play. Tingle resembles a pin-art toy which has been made interactive through a new sensing technology, with added haptic feedback and motion control. It pushes back, vibrates, and warps the sound through the musicians nuanced input. In this article Tingle will be discussed in combination with CataRT.
This short paper follows an earlier NIME paper [1] describing the invention and construction of t... more This short paper follows an earlier NIME paper [1] describing the invention and construction of the Electrumpet. Revisions and playing experience are both part of the current paper. The Electrumpet can be heard in the performance given by Hans Leeuw and Diemo Schwarz at this NIME conference.
The Electrumpet is an enhancement of a normal trumpet with a variety of electronic sensors and bu... more The Electrumpet is an enhancement of a normal trumpet with a variety of electronic sensors and buttons. It is a new hybrid instrument that facilitates simultaneous acoustic and electronic playing. The normal playing skills of a trumpet player apply to the new instrument. The placing of the buttons and sensors is not a hindrance to acoustic use of the instrument and they are conveniently located. The device can be easily attached to and detached from a normal Bb-trumpet. The device has a wireless connection with the computer through Bluetooth-serial (Arduino). Audio and data processing in the computer is effected by three separate instances of MAX/MSP connected through OSC (controller data) and Soundflower (sound data). The current prototype consists of 7 analogue sensors (4 valve-like potentiometers, 2 pressure sensors, 1 “Ribbon” controller) and 9 digital switches. An LCD screen that is controlled by a separate Arduino (mini) is attached to the trumpet and displays the current cont...
This paper looks at the design process of the WamBam; a self- contained electronic hand-drum mean... more This paper looks at the design process of the WamBam; a self- contained electronic hand-drum meant for music therapy sessions with severely intellectually disabled clients. Using co- reflection with four musical therapists and literature research, design guidelines related to this specific user-group and context are formed. This leads to a concept of which the most relevant aspects are discussed, before describing the user studies. Finally, the plan for the redesign is discussed. The WamBam has unique possibilities to deal with the low motor skills and cognitive abilities of severely intellectually disabled users while music therapists benefit from the greater versatility and portability of this design compared to other musical instruments. A prototype was tested with twenty users. Participants proved to be triggered positively by the WamBam, but three limiting usability issues were found. These issues were used as the fundamentals for a second prototype. Music therapists confirm th...
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