Essays about: "timbre"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 20 essays containing the word timbre.

1. 11. The effects of distortion : Investigating how different types of distortion affect timbral attributes and subjective preference

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Medier, ljudteknik och teater

   Author : André Waldton Lézin; [2020]
   Keywords : distortion; subjective; subjectivity; preference; perception; timbre; roughness; warmth; descriptors;

   Abstract : The effects of distortion has been investigated prior to this study, however most of these studies focus on the objective physicalities of a certain type of distortion or they might apply distortion in static amounts to examine effects of loudspeaker distortion. Objectively the varying types of distortion may be different, however there are little explanations on how these types subjectively might sound different. READ MORE

3. 12. The control-synthesis approach for making expressive and controllable neural music synthesizers

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Nicolas Jonason; [2020]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Many synthesizers are designed to emulate other instruments. Recently, progress has been made in using neural audio generation models to create synthesizers which can efficiently learn from data. However, these past approaches compromise either inter-note timbre dependencies or ease of use. READ MORE

4. 13. Mapping The Valleys of The Uncanny : An investigation into a process and method, colliding with questions relating to what can be known to be real, within the field of algorithmic composition. Or if you prefer: The roles of instrumentation and timbre, as they unwittingly conspire to designate access, power, status, work and ultimately class.

   University essay from Kungl. Musikhögskolan/Institutionen för komposition, dirigering och musikteori

   Author : Daniel M Karlsson; [2019]
   Keywords : Algorithmic Composition;

   Abstract : We are free, from the shackles of the finite, and of the physical world. Sound now enjoys morphological freedom through a myriad of transformations. It is malleable to the utmost degree. We have at our disposal an astounding plethora of tools, with which we can manipulate and organise sound. READ MORE

5. 14. Electroacoustic Orchestration : Timbre, Space and Sound Material Organisation

   University essay from Kungl. Musikhögskolan/Institutionen för komposition, dirigering och musikteori

   Author : Diego Ratto; [2019]
   Keywords : Electroacoustic Composition;

   Abstract : As a composer of electroacoustic music, I’m interested in understanding which characteristics of classical orchestration can be used in electroacoustic music after these years of its development. In specific, which aspects of orchestration can be used as powerful techniques in acousmatic music? The aim of this study is to create connections between the conventional acoustic orchestration practice and electroacoustic orchestration by using a transfer2 technique. READ MORE

6. 15. Which compound-earcon's attributes may improve a player's performance in a search-oriented gameplay: rhythm vs timbre?

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Medier ljudteknik och upplevelseproduktion och teater

   Author : Anton Savvateev; [2018]
   Keywords : Audio in games; Sound design; Audio design; Game Audio design; Sound effects in games; Audio in games; Sound in games; Earcon; Earcons; Compound-earcons; Compound-earcon; Compound earcons; Compound earcon; Rhythm; Timbre; Search-oriented gameplay; Player s performance; Digital games; Computer games; SFX; Ljuddesign; Ljud i digitala spel; Compound earcons; Earcons;

   Abstract : Earcons are commonly used by sound designers in order to support visual cues in a game andto make a gaming experience more enjoyable. This study covers two earcons’ attributes: rhythm and timbre. Rhythm and timbre attributes were chosen according to the earcon sounddesign guidelines from the previous studies. READ MORE