Resonance

SS 2023 bachelorthesis

mentor | Prof. Matthias Held and
Prof. Gerhard Reichert

sound that resonates with your actions.
Exploration of an intuitive approach to digital music production.

How can we encourage a more flexible work approach to foster experimentation without sacrificing control?

Prototyping and proof of concept
The project focuses on the tangible manipulation of so-called control signals, which enable the random or deliberate control and modulation of various parameters within DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations - music software).

Tangibility
In an increasingly automated world, the human element and the individual creative process are to be emphasized.

I strive for a simple and versatile interaction with sensors, enabling a wide range of possible interactions.
Objective
Creation of personalized sound loops and acquisition of music theory background knowledge.

Customizing the interface to meet the
requirements of the users learning process

physical interaction +
controlable system +
including factors

Hardware with an accessible, haptic interface can integrate visually impaired users into complex, primarily digital processes.

THE ENDRESULT OF THE PROJECT IS AN SYNTHESIZER WITH SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VISUALLY IMPARED

Resonance consists of three main components: the control station and the modulation tool, with the sensor units serving as the connecting elements .

Learning process and compatibilty
The smartphone serves a dual function within the control station: it acts both as a sound generator and as an interface to the audio engine. The phone is inserted into the side of the station‘s body, simultaneously functioning as a natural sound amplifier.

The app guides the user through the user flow, making it even easier to learn the individual controls