A thesis submitted in partial ful llment of the
requirements for the degree of
Master of Arts.
7th of March 2003.
Keywords:
Granular synthesis, music, instruments, real-time, performance.
Abstract
This thesis explores how granular synthesis can be used in live performances.
The early explorations of granular synthesis are rst investigated, leading up to
mode trends of electronic performance involving granular synthesis. Using this
background it sets about to create a granular synthesis instrument that can be used
for live performances in a range of different settings, from a computer quartet, to
a ute duet. The instrument, an electronic sh called the poseidon, is documented
from the creation and preparation stages right through to performance.
requirements for the degree of
Master of Arts.
7th of March 2003.
Keywords:
Granular synthesis, music, instruments, real-time, performance.
Abstract
This thesis explores how granular synthesis can be used in live performances.
The early explorations of granular synthesis are rst investigated, leading up to
mode trends of electronic performance involving granular synthesis. Using this
background it sets about to create a granular synthesis instrument that can be used
for live performances in a range of different settings, from a computer quartet, to
a ute duet. The instrument, an electronic sh called the poseidon, is documented
from the creation and preparation stages right through to performance.