A Theory of Modulated Objects for New Shamanic Controller Design

This paper describes a theory for modulated objects based on observations of recent musical interface design trends. The theory implies extensions to an object-based approach to controller design. Combining NIME research with ethnographic study of shamanic traditions. The author discusses the creation of new controllers based on the shamanic use of ritual objects. Keywords Music and Video Controllers, New Interface Design, Music Composition, Multimedia, Mythology, Shamanism, Ecoacoustics

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2004
• Where: NIME
• Authors: Matthew Burtner
• Keywords: Interface Design, Interface Design Trends, NIME 2004, Theory Implies Extensions