ICMC/25/d1/0900 Papers/0900 - 66 Interactive Music Somax2 Flute
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Abstract
- This paper presents a significant advancement in the co-creative capabilities of Somax2 through the integration of real-time recognition of a broad range of flute Instrumental Playing Techniques (IPTs). Building on the concept of interactive systems for musical co-creation, this implementation enables the recognition and response to diverse IPTs, enhancing the depth of interaction during live performance. The approach was tested in collaboration with a professional flutist performing Cassandra’s Dream Song by Brian Ferneyhough, a piece renowned for its complex intrication of extended playing techniques. Through this experiment, the artificial agents demonstrated the ability to adapt and engage with the performer’s techniques, creating a more dynamic and responsive experience. This functionality relies on a AI/ML/CNN-based flute IPT recognition model, which informs the agents’ real-time responses. The paper examines the broader implications of these innovations for music co-creation, interactive performance, and human-AI collaboration, offering new workflows for creative musical systems and potential applications in composition and live improvisation.
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