ESCHER - Modeling and Performing Composed Instruments in real-time
Résumé
This article presents ESCHER, a sound synthesis environment
based on Ircam's real-time audio environment jMax. ESCHER is
a modular system providing synthesis-independent prototyping
of gesturally-controlled instruments by means of parameter
interpolation. The system divides into two components:
gestural controller and synthesis engine. Mapping between
components takes place on two independent levels, coupled
by an intermediate abstract parameter layer. This separation
allows a flexible choice of controllers and/or sound
synthesis methods.