Matthew Burtner: research
Projects
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NOMADS
(Network-Operational Mobile Applied Digital System) is a tool for interaction
across remote or local networks. The system transforms the way students
interact in lecture classes, how audience members interact in performance
venues, and how large remote groups collaborate and share. |
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| Light
Catchers an experimental electroacoustic theatre work on issues of
domestic violence with interactive computer music and forum theatre |
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IMRG
is a research group at UVa dedicated to developing applications for interactive
multimedia. |
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| MICE
(Music for Interactive Computers Ensemble) is a human-computer ensemble
conducting research into network music applications. Metasax&DRUMthings explores high-energy interactive performance using sensor-based instruments and polyrhythms. |
| Physical
Systems Modeling: ecoacoustic models and dynamic interactive mapping |
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Ecological
physical system models offer a range of expressive possibilities for ecoacoustic
composition. This project, conducted with IRCAM's Real Time Interactions
team, explores physical models and mappings for ecological systems. |
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| The Physical model saxophone is a collaboration between the Acoustics, Synthesis and Real Time Interaction Teams at IRCAM. As an invited Researcher at IRCAM I had the chance to work on development of this model with Andre Almeida. The BRASS physical modeling package from Arturia includes this model. Arturia is pushing the boundaries of physical modeling for commercial sound applications. The model is part of the IRCAM Forum software as a Max/MSP external. |
| Recursive
Audio Generation (feedback studies) and Wireless transmission |
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• Regenerative Feedback in the Medium of Radio: Study 1.0(FM) for Radio Transceiver. Matthew Burtner, Leonardo Music Journal. Volume 13, MIT Press, Boston, 2003. • Recursive Audio Systems: Acoustic Feedback in Composition. Chris Burns and Matthew Burtner, Leonardo Electronic Almanac. Volume 13, MIT Press, 2003. |
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| The Metasaxophone Project explores applications of the extended saxophone. The project simultaneously pursues research in computer music, composition, and performance practice. The Metasaxophone is an augmented tenor saxophone, retrofitted with an onboard computer microprocessor and an array of sensors that convert performance data into MIDI control messages. The instrument has additionally been outfitted with a unique microphone system that allows for detailed control of the amplified sound. While maintaining full acoustic functionality it is also a versatile MIDI controller and an electric instrument. A primary motivation behind the Metasaxophone is to put signal processing under direct expressive control of the performer. Through the combination of gestural and audio performance control, employing both discrete and continuous multilayered mapping strategies, the Metasaxophone can be adapted for a wide range of musical purposes. |
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| S.O.S. Synthesis is an approach to digital audio effects using recombinant spatialization for signal processing. This technique relies on recent theories of auditory perception. The perceptual spatial phenomenon of objecthood is studied as an expressive musical tool. |
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| "Winter Raven (Ukiuq Tulugaq)" is a large-scale multimedia work for instrumental ensemble, surround sound electronics, video, dance and movement art. The work uses multimedia and new technologies such as interactive video and multichannel audio to explore ecological expressive forms. |
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| The Polyrhythmicon project explores the application of extended computer-generated polymetrics in composition. The Poyrhythmicon is a toolbox for compositional development of super-rhythmic structures. Musicological, theoretical and technological research assist in search of innovative approaches rhythm in composition. |
| Publications |
| Journal Articles: • Generalizing Digital Waveguides for Composition. Chris Burns, Matthew Burtner and Stefania Serafin, eContact online journal. Volume 8.3, CEC, Canadian Electroacoustic Community, Montreal, CA. 2006. • Shamanic and Ecoacoustic Technologies for Multimedia Composition and Performance. Matthew Burtner, Organized Sound. Volume 31, Cambridge Press, York, England. 2005. • Making Noise: Extended Techniques after Experimentalism. Matthew Burtner, New Music Box. Issue 71, Vol.6, No. 11. American Music Center, New York, USA. 2005. • Regenerative Feedback in the Medium of Radio: Study 1.0(FM) for Radio Transceiver. Matthew Burtner, Leonardo Music Journal. Volume 13, MIT Press, Boston, 2003. • Recursive Audio Systems: Acoustic Feedback in Composition. Chris Burns and Matthew Burtner, Leonardo Electronic Almanac. Volume 13, MIT Press, 2003. • The Exbow Metasax: Compositional Applications of Bowed String Physical Models Using Instrument Controller Substitution, Matthew Burtner and Stefania Serafin, Journal of New Music Research (JNMR). Swets & Zeitlinger, Lisse, The Netherlands, 2002. • The Metasaxophone: Concept, Implementation and Mapping Strategies for a New Computer Music Instrument. Matthew Burtner, Journal of Organized Sound, Volume 7 No 2, Cambridge Press, York, England, 2002. |
Juried Conference Papers: • "Perturbation Techniques for Multi-Agent and Multi-Performer Interactive Musical Interfaces" NIME 2006, Paris, France, 2006 • The Shamanic Object as a Model for New Multimedia Computer Performance Interfaces. Burtner. International Computer Music Conference (ICMC) Proceedings. Miami, Florida, 2004. • Recombinant Spatialization for Ecoacoustic Immersive Environments. Burtner/Topper. Linux Audio Developers Conference (LAD 2) Proceedings. Karlsruhe, Germany, 2004. • A Theory of Modulated Objects for New Shamanic Controller Design. Burtner. New Interfaces for Musical Expression (NIME) Conference Proceedings. Hamamatsu, Japan, 2004. •Composing for the (dis)Embodied Ensemble: Notational Systems in (dis)Appearances. Burtner. New Interfaces for Musical Expression (NIME) Conference Proceedings. Montreal, Canada, 2003. •Musical Applications of Generalised Multichannel Digital Waveguides. Proceedings of the Stockholm Music Acoustics Conference (SMAC 03). Burns/Burtner/Serafin. Stockholm, Sweden, 2003. • Spatio-Operational Spectral (S.O.S.) Synthesis. Burtner/Topper. Digital Audio Effects (DAFX) Conference Proceedings. Hamburg, Germany, 2002. • Design of an Extended Saxophone Computer Music Controller. Burtner. International Computer Music Conference (ICMC) Proceedings, Gottenburg , Sweden, 2002. • Real Time Spatial Processing and Transformations of a Singing Bowl. Burtner/Serafin/Topper, Digital Audio Effects (DAFX) Conference Proceedings, Hamburg, Germany, 2002. • Noisegate 67. Burtner, New Interfaces for Musical Expression (NIME) Conference Proceedings. Dublin, Ireland, 2002. • Expressive Controllers for String Physical Models. Burtner/Modrian/Nichols/Serafin. Digital Audio Effects (DAFX) Conference Proceedings, Limerick, Ireland, 2001. • Real Time Extended Physical Models for the Composer and Performer. Burtner/Serafin. International Computer Music Conference (ICMC) Proceedings, Havana, Cuba, 2001. • Instrument Controller Substitution Using Physical Models. Burtner/Serafin. International Society for Musical Acoustics (ISMA) Conference Proceedings. Perugia, Italy, 2001. •
Extended Techniques for a Virtual Instrument. Burtner/Serafin. Digital
Audio Effects (DAFX) Conference Proceedings. Verona, Italy, 2000.
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| Other
Publications : • Ukiuq Tulugaq (Winter Raven): Doctoral Dissertation. Burtner. Stanford University. Stanford, California, 2001. • Rhythm/Noise/Space: Masters Thesis. Burtner. Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University. Baltimore, Maryland, 1997. |