The Accordiatron

The Accordiatron is a new MIDI controller for real-time performance based on the paradigm of a conventional squeeze box or concertina. It translates the gestures of a performer to the standard communication protocol of MIDI, allowing for flexible mappings of performance data to sonic parameters. When used in conjunction with a realtime signal processing environment, the Accordiatron becomes an expressive, versatile musical instrument. A combination of sensory outputs providing both discrete and continuous data gives the subtle expressiveness and control necessary for interactive music. Keywords MIDI controllers, computer music, interactive music, electronic musical instruments, musical instrument design, human computer interface

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2001
• Where: NIME
• Authors: Michael Gurevich
• Keywords: Interactive Music, Midi Controllers, Music, Musical Instrument, NIME 2001