On Tuesday, July 5, odot v1.3.4 was released through the Max Package Manager. This new release, prepared by John MacCallum, provides support and compatibility with Apple's M1 processors as well as other minor updates and bug fixes. Users should update Odot through the Max Package Manager:
Here at CNMAT we often work with tactile transducers in large stage settings and this presents a number of technical challenges. Composers tend to favor inexpensive, off-the-shelf consumer amplifiers and transducer/exciters that can be difficult to interface with professional audio equipment without distortion or damage. The core issue here is that the consumer level amplifier typically expects a -10 dBV (0.316 volt RMS) signal while most professional equipment is capable of handling much higher signal voltages--typically up to +24 dBu (12.28 volts RMS). When transducers are deployed in
The Zurich University of the Arts Board has appointed Rama Gottfried, a CNMAT alum and PhD graduate in music composition from the Department of Music, to the position of Professor of Contemporary Computer Music Practice previously held by Prof. Dr. Martin Neukom. He will take up the post in August 2022.
This summer Jeremy Wagner, Technical Director at CNMAT, has been doing a deep dive on several issues related to the use of tactile transducers in new music contexts. CNMAT is sharing the design of a 3D printed bracket that allows for the mounting of a Dayton Audio DAEX58FP tactile transducer to the back of a cello. The 3D .stl file (linked below), when printed in PLA or ABS, provides an excellent set of mounting points for a DAEX58FP tactile transducer. The circular portion of the 3D print fits snugly and securely over the exciter's magnet and suspension, allowing ample clearance for mov
Professor Carmine-Emanuele Cella has a new paper accepted for publication in the European Journal of Operational Research.
Title: Target-based computer-assisted orchestration: Complexity and approximation algorithms
John-Carlos Perea will be in residence at CNMAT as a visiting researcher, composer, and performer for the academic year 2022-23. In addition to being a GRAMMY® Award winning multi-instrumentalist and recording artist, John-Carlos is Associate Professor of American Indian Studies in the College of Ethnic Studies at San Francisco State University.
John-Carlos will be developing a musician-specific augmented performance environment for voice, cedar flute, and drum.
On Wednesday, April 27, CNMAT released a maintenance update for CNMAT Externals v1.0.5 that provides support and compatibility with Apple's M1 processors as well as other minor updates and bug fixes. Users should update the CNMAT Externals through the Max Package Manager:
CNMAT's Lead Researcher, Department of Music Assistant Professor Carmine-Emanuele Cella, with co-authors, recently published two new papers on the mathematical modeling of music timbre.
Rage Thormbones will complete their residency at CNMAT this month and present a concert of works by UC Berkeley composers. They have worked closely with the duo over past months to develop pieces that range from ecstatic grim comedy to improvisatory murmurings. There will be a light reception to follow the concert.
RAGE Thormbones Concert
Saturday, April 30, 2022, 8:00pm to 9:30pm
1750 Arch Street
Berkeley, CA 94709
As part of his composition, Kobi, which will be premiered at Milano Musica in May 2022 by Les Percussions de Strasbourg, Professor Carmine Cella is working to complete the first model of an augmented Mbira. Carmine has partnered with Ozias Macoo, an instrument builder from Mozambique who has built a special Mbira for the project.
CNMAT welcomes Januibe Tejera, Olivier Stankiewicz, and Alice Belugou for an April concert.
Tejera, Belugou, Stankiewicz Concert
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 @ 8pm
1750 Arch Street
Berkeley, CA, 94709
The concert will feature works by Tejera, Pedro Garcia Velazquez, Tonia Ko, and Gabriel Araújo.
CNMAT is pleased to host a concert of composers and performers affiliated with CCRMA.
CCRMA @ CNMAT Concert
Friday, April 15, 2022 @ 8pm
1750 Arch Street
Berkeley, CA 9470
The concert will feature Barbara Nerness and Engin Dağlık. Barbara will be joined by Stephanie Sherriff and they will be performing as Alkimiya Transfer.
