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Prototype of a Biomechanical MIDI Controller for Use in Virtual Synthesizers

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Computer Science – CACIC 2021 (CACIC 2021)

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This paper describes the design, development, and implementation of a prototype for a low-cost, biomechanical device. Using the MIDI protocol, this device is capable of controlling, through body movements, different types of synthesizers or virtual instruments currently available in the music industry. Some aspects are discussed in connection with the design, the choice of components, the manufacture of a printed circuit board, and an ergonomic mounting case designed for this purpose. Finally, metrics and verifications of the prototype’s operation were carried out, by integrating communication and audio software tools.

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The authors thank CIC PBA, where M. Presso works as Research Support Professional.

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  1. Universidad Nacional de Tres de Febrero, Sede Caseros I, Valentín Gómez 4828, B1678ABJ, Caseros, Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Fernando Andrés Ares, Matías Presso & Claudio Aciti

  2. Universidad Nacional del Centro de La Provincia de Buenos Aires, Pinto 399, 7000, Tandil, Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Matías Presso & Claudio Aciti

  3. Comisión de Investigaciones Científicas de La Provincia de Buenos Aires, Calle 526 entre 10 y 11, 1900, La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Matías Presso

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  2. National University of Salta, Salta, Argentina

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Ares, F.A., Presso, M., Aciti, C. (2022). Prototype of a Biomechanical MIDI Controller for Use in Virtual Synthesizers. In: Pesado, P., Gil, G. (eds) Computer Science – CACIC 2021. CACIC 2021. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 1584. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-05903-2_18

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