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Exploring Situated Stabilities of a Rhythm Generation System through Variational Cross-Examination

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Author

B{\l}a zej Kotowski, Nicholas Evans, Behzad Haki, Frederic Font, Sergi Jord a

Outline

This paper studies GrooveTransformer, a real-time rhythm generation system, through the post-phenomenological framework of variational cross-validation (VCE). By reflecting on its deployment in three different artistic contexts, we identify three distinct stability characteristics: an autonomous drum accompaniment generator, a rhythm-controlled voltage sequencer in Eurorack format, and a rhythm driver for a harmonic accompaniment system. Since versatility across diverse applications was not an initial goal of the project, we question how this multi-stability emerged. Through VCE, we identify three key factors: conditions of system invariance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the contextual nature of development. Finally, we reflect on the feasibility of VCE as a technical method for designing digital musical instruments (DMIs), highlighting its value in revealing how technologies mediate, co-construct, and co-construct users and contexts.

Takeaways, Limitations

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Takeaways:
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VCE presents its usefulness as a method of technical analysis and explanation for digital instrument design.
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The importance of system invariance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and contextual development is emphasized in the context of DMI design.
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It provides insights into how technologies are mediated and co-shaped by users and context.
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Demonstrates the diverse application possibilities of GrooveTransformer.
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Limitations:
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Further research is needed to determine the generalizability of the VCE methodology.
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The research subject is limited to GrooveTransformer, which may limit generalization.
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Because the findings are limited to a specific artistic context, caution is needed in generalizing to other contexts.
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