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Sensor-based Instruments in a context of free improvised music

Free improvised music, which took its roots from different genres of music and developed over the years into its special musical genre, requires a lot of flexibility, a variety of different techniques, and virtuosity from its performers. The current article will concentrate shortly on the history of free improvised music, sensor-based instruments, and examples of the practical usage of sensor-based instruments in solo and ensemble performances.

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Nick Acorne
PublishedMarch 29, 2024
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Sensor-based Instruments in a context of free improvised music

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Nick Acorne

Mariya Donska

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Nick Acorne

Nick Acorne, a graduate of Graz University of the Arts and FH Joanneum, works as a sound designer, composer, interactive designer and performer. In the field of music, he creates both compositions and interactive sound and light installations. In his performances, Nick Acorne combines acoustic musical instruments with self-built sensor instruments and game controllers. He is co-founder of the design studio Ninja Guru, the art collective Some Designers, co-founder of the music project C.O.R.N! and the audiovisual duo Zhizhi Nini.

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