AlphaSphere: From prototype to product

Place, Adam; Lacey, Liam; Mitchell, Thomas J.

Authors

Adam Place

Liam Lacey

Tom Mitchell Tom.Mitchell@uwe.ac.uk
Associate Professor in Creative Technologies

Abstract

This paper explores the design process of the AlphaSphere, an experimental new musical instrument that has transitioned into scale production and international distribution. Initially, the design intentions and engineering processes are covered.
The paper continues by briefly evaluating the user testing process and outlining the ergonomics, communication protocol and software of the device. The paper closes by questioning what it takes to evaluate success as a musical instrument.

Citation

Place, A., Lacey, L., & Mitchell, T. J. (2014, June). AlphaSphere: From prototype to product. Paper presented at 14th International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression

Presentation Conference Type	Conference Paper (unpublished)
Conference Name	14th International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression
Start Date	Jun 30, 2014
End Date	Jul 4, 2014
Publication Date	Jun 30, 2014
Peer Reviewed	Peer Reviewed
Keywords	alphasphere, OSC, MIDI, HCI, open source, C++, JUCE, GUI
Publisher URL	http://www.nime2014.org/technical-programme/
Related Public URLs	http://www.nime2014.org
Additional Information	Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : 14th International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression