Brad Beyenhof wrote:
On Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 4:15 AM, Paul G. Allen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
James G. Sack (jim) wrote:
Probably everybody saw the video of a computer-controlled clarinet a few
days ago, but here's a little bit more info about the computer-end.
http://www.computerworld.co.ke/articles/2008/06/19/linux-powered-clarinet-playing-robot-wins-prize
Of note: includes 2 Gumstix boards.
Having played for many years (I would still play if my extremely expensive
clarinet hadn't been stolen), I would like to see a video or at least hear
how it sounds. Pretty impressive though that it could play something that
they claim is music (I've heard students play "music" that made me want to
shoot myself in the head! :o ).
Here's a video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAIeTm4lO5Q
I play as well (sorry to hear of your loss... what make/model was
it?),
Buffet E11, Bb, Wood, chromed keys. ~$850 when it was purchased in the
late '70s. See one here:
http://www.andysmusiconline.com/products/buffet-e11-clarinet.html
I kept it oiled and clean and it never had a crack or blemish. It had
excellent tone. The price for one of these has doubled since mine was
purchased.
and I'm very impressed by the machine. The tone is hardly
expressive, but it's very technically accurate. The coolest part is
just that they got a machine to vibrate the reed properly at all.
That's not easy, even for a human.
It is pretty cool. Now I want to see them make one play an Oboe (I
played that too, but I never owned the instrument. I did make my own
reeds though. Can a Linux powered robot do that (make oboe or other
double reeds)?! (Short answer: No, not really.)
I was amused by the article to which Jim linked... the inventor
mentions a few problems they had (complicated jumps, certain notes
hard to play cold) that are among the most difficult things for even a
human clarinetist to get right. I'd say that the machine plays with
the fingerwork of a professional but the tone and expression of a
second- or third-year student.
I agree. There were a few notes that made me cringe. How did I know that
would select "Flight of the Bumblebee"?
PGA
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