AlphaSphere from Prototype to Product

Adam Place, Liam Lacey, and Thomas Mitchell

Proceedings of the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression

Abstract:

This paper explores the design process of the AlphaSphere, an experimental new musical instrument that has transitioned into scale production and international distribution. Initially, the design intentions and engineering processes are covered. The paper continues by briefly evaluating the user testing process and outlining the ergonomics, communication protocol and software of the device. The paper closes by questioning what it takes to evaluate success as a musical instrument.

Citation:

Adam Place, Liam Lacey, and Thomas Mitchell. 2014. AlphaSphere from Prototype to Product. Proceedings of the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.1178903

BibTeX Entry:

  @inproceedings{aplace2014,
 abstract = {This paper explores the design process of the AlphaSphere, an experimental new musical instrument that has transitioned into scale production and international distribution. Initially, the design intentions and engineering processes are covered. The paper continues by briefly evaluating the user testing process and outlining the ergonomics, communication protocol and software of the device. The paper closes by questioning what it takes to evaluate success as a musical instrument.},
 address = {London, United Kingdom},
 author = {Adam Place and Liam Lacey and Thomas Mitchell},
 booktitle = {Proceedings of the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression},
 doi = {10.5281/zenodo.1178903},
 issn = {2220-4806},
 month = {June},
 pages = {399--402},
 publisher = {Goldsmiths, University of London},
 title = {AlphaSphere from Prototype to Product},
 url = {http://www.nime.org/proceedings/2014/nime2014_568.pdf},
 year = {2014}
}