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Limits of multisensory simultaneity in virtual reality

In virtual reality, users interact with the virtual environment and are exposed to multiple sensory signals (e.g., visual, audio, tactile). Measuring to which degree signals that come from the same event are perceptually integrated is fundamental in …

Phase Correction in Simulated Music Ensemble

Interpersonal timing is important for creating a cohesive music performance in small ensembles without a conductor. Wing et al. (2014) proposed that phase correction underlies ensemble timing in classical string quartets. Correction gains for the …

Onset Detection for String Instruments Using Bidirectional Temporal and Convolutional Recurrent Networks

Recent work in note onset detection has centered on deep learning models such as recurrent neural networks (RNN), convolutional neural networks (CNN) and more recently temporal convolutional networks (TCN), which achieve high evaluation accuracies …

Tempo Change and Leadership in Ensemble Synchronisation

The ability to synchronise is a hallmark of professional music-making. Such synchronisation, without a conductor, is achievable by timing error correction, either through phase correction (Wing et al., 2014) or period correction (by adjusting the …

Adaptive Metronome, A MIDI Plug-In for Modelling Cooperative Timing in Music Ensembles

We present a plug-in for music production software (i.e., digital audio workstations) that simulates musicians synchronizing to other musicians, either virtual or controlled by users. Notes of the parts controlled by users are played according to …

Annotation Variance Analysis for Optimal Feedback Correction

Detection of note onsets in string instruments is still a major challenge in music signal processing. Previously, we used the annotations of four musicians (based on the Hayden Op74 finale, normal speed, repetition 12, bar 1-49s) to define the …

Effect of Leadership Change on Microtiming Patterns in String Quartet

This study investigated the effects of changes in leadership on microtiming patterns of different players within a string quartet. By quantising note onset positions within eighth-note metrical structure of bar-length rhythmic patterns, it is …

Padded bGLS - an Approach for Near Real-Time Estimation of Synchronisation Parameters for Ensemble Musicians

When musicians play in ensemble, they continuously adapt to each other to ensure that the group keeps time together. This adaptation can be captured by a linear phase correction model, representing how they adjust to one another. The Augmented …

Phase Correction in Simulated-Ensemble Timing

Interpersonal timing is important for creating a cohesive music performance in small ensembles without a conductor. Wing et al. (2014) proposed that phase correction underlies ensemble timing in classical quartet performance. They described two …

Playing in Synch, Exploring the Effects of Expressive Styles on Motion Synchrony in String Quartets

This study explored how musicians use visual cues during ensemble performances. Specifically, we looked at how motion synchrony varied with different playing styles, with the first violin as the lead player. We used an excerpt from the finale of …