Beginner's Mind: an Environment for Sonic Improvisation
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Beginner’s Mind is the newest work in the ongoing Sonic Improvisation Series. This performance system is a combination of software and hardware designed for real-time sonic exploration. This paper will describe the primary design strategies employed in this system, and discuss key aesthetic concerns.
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