Plymouth brain-computer music interfacing project: from EEG audio mixers to composition informed by cognitive neuroscience

Eduardo R. Miranda*

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Abstract

This paper reports the current level of development achieved by our research into brain-computer music interfacing (BCMI), which is aimed at special needs and Music Therapy, in addition to the entertainment industry. It surveys the technology developed to date at ICCMR and glances at work-inprogress designs informed by cognitive experiments. Research into BCMI involves three major challenging problems: (1) the extraction of meaningful control information from signals emanating from the brain, (2) the design of generative music techniques that respond to such information and (3) the definition of ways in which such technology can effectively improve the lives of people with special needs and address therapeutic needs. This paper focuses on the first two challenges, particularly the music technology side of BCMI research. In overall, this paper focuses on the creative computer music component of our research rather than on the minutiae of its underlying scientific protocols and experimental methods.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)154-176
Number of pages0
JournalInternational Journal of Arts and Technology
Volume3
Issue number0
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 May 2010

Keywords

  • brain-computer music interfaces
  • EEG-controlled music
  • music technology
  • computer-generated music
  • computer music
  • interactive music systems
  • special needs
  • music therapy
  • electroencephalography
  • cognitive experiments
  • brain signals

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