KISS2015 Presentations

With a historical perspective in mind and knowing that original electronic instruments are often inseparable from the music they produce, one might ask what are the possibilities in designing new instruments. One answer can emerge from a taxonomy of instrumental behavior from deterministic to interactive. Another answer might focus on performance, taking into account general system principles such as the connections between controls and variables. Yet another answer might speculate on the benefits to the performer in performing with a specific instrument. This talk, including stories, will attempt to describe the universe of choice in electronic instrument design.