Simple Multi-track Loop Sequencer for Minimal Music Using a Standard Gamepad

Abstract

We developed a multi-track loop sequencer, which generates minimal music using a standard gamepad. This sequencer has multiple melody parts of an analog software synthesizer and a drum part. A player can play minimal music of short reiterative loops with a simple operation using some buttons and analog handles on the gamepad. For a novice who has no experience of playing a musical instrument, it is easy to learn how to play instantly and enjoy performing music with intuitive operation like a video game. Our system is used for musical instruments for live performance and interactive music entertainment.

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Tutorial, Japanese talk and Englsh subtitle (2:07)
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Exemplary performance, House, Techno, Trance (3:50)
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Trial performance at an open lecture in a high school in Tokyo.
High school students tried to play out Loop Sequencer for the first time.
[Student 1 (1:15, 12MB)] / [Student 2 (1:12, 11MB)]

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