Tactile Feedback Tool: approaching the foot pedal problem in live electronic music
Tychonas Michailidis, Sebastian Berweck · University of Michigan Library Repository · 2011
Foot pedals can be problematic in performances of live electronic music since they do not provide direct feedback to the performer as to their state. Performers expect such feedback since their action affects the composition through triggering different computer functions. It is essential for performers to know how their actions affect sound, just as they do with acoustic instruments. In computer music, electronic devices are not able to replicate this feedback, creating a gap in sensory experience. This gap has the tendency to create insecurity with performers about their actions regarding the computer functionality. This paper details a proposed technical solution that could help performers and composers overcome these issues.