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The well-known difficulty of controlling many synthesis parameters in performance, for exploration and expression, is addressed. Inspired by interactive evolution, random vectors in parameter space are assigned to an array of pressure sensitive pads. Vectors are scaled with pressure and added to define the current point in parameter space. Vectors can be scaled globally, allowing exploration of the whole space or minute timberal expression. The vector origin can be shifted at any time, allowing exploration of subspaces. In essence, this amounts to mutation-based interactive evolution with continuous interpolation between population members. With a suitable sound engine, the system forms a surprisingly expressive performance instrument, used by the electronic free impro duo pantoMorf in concerts and recording sessions over the last year.
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Dahlstedt, P., Nilsson, P.A. (2008). Free Flight in Parameter Space: A Dynamic Mapping Strategy for Expressive Free Impro. In: Giacobini, M., et al. Applications of Evolutionary Computing. EvoWorkshops 2008. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 4974. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-78761-7_51
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