Introducing the t-Tree: Using Multiple t-Sticks for Performance and Installation

Linnea Kirby, Paul Buser, and Marcelo M. Wanderley

Proceedings of the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression

• Year: 2022
• Location: The University of Auckland, New Zealand
• Article Number: 26
• DOI: 10.21428/92fbeb44.2d00f04f (Link to paper)
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• Presentation Video

Abstract:

The authors introduce and document how to build the t-Tree, a digital musical instrument (DMI), interactive music system (IMS), hub, and docking station that embeds several t-Sticks. The t-Tree’s potential for collaborative performance as well as an installation is discussed. Specific design choices and inspiration for the t-Tree are explored. Finally, a prototype is developed and showcased that attempts to meet the authors’ goals of creating a novel musical experience for musicians and non-musicians alike, expanding on the premise of the original t-Stick, and mitigating technical obsolescence of DMIs.

Citation:

BibTeX Entry:

  @inproceedings{NIME22_26,
 abstract = {The authors introduce and document how to build the t-Tree, a digital musical instrument (DMI), interactive music system (IMS), hub, and docking station that embeds several t-Sticks. The t-Tree’s potential for collaborative performance as well as an installation is discussed. Specific design choices and inspiration for the t-Tree are explored. Finally, a prototype is developed and showcased that attempts to meet the authors’ goals of creating a novel musical experience for musicians and non-musicians alike, expanding on the premise of the original t-Stick, and mitigating technical obsolescence of DMIs.},
 address = {The University of Auckland, New Zealand},
 articleno = {26},
 author = {Kirby, Linnea and Buser, Paul and Wanderley, Marcelo M.},
 booktitle = {Proceedings of the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression},
 doi = {10.21428/92fbeb44.2d00f04f},
 issn = {2220-4806},
 month = {jun},
 pdf = {179.pdf},
 presentation-video = {https://youtu.be/gS87Tpg3h_I},
 title = {Introducing the t-Tree: Using Multiple t-Sticks for Performance and Installation},
 url = {https://doi.org/10.21428%2F92fbeb44.2d00f04f},
 year = {2022}
}