As world leaders in the field of inclusive music, we believe that having a narrow view of what an ‘instrument’ is, is a barrier to music. We use technology in order to adjust to the individual musician, which allows as much musical expression as a musician using a traditional instrument. Some of our most used equipment is:
Tablet Computers
The touch screen and portability of a tablet computer such s an iPad makes it an excellent control surface. Apps such as Thumbjam and Clarion even come with Figurenotes colours and shapes included!
Switches and Triggers
Triggering notes, score, expression changes and more with a switch, or triggered surface. Pictured below is Rhona playing her virtual harp.
Eye Tracking and Motion Capture
EyeGaze, MiMu gloves, even Wii-mote and Full on Motion Capture suits have been used as instruments or VJ support at performances as well as composition tools.
Adapted Traditional Instruments
Figurenotes stickers on your keyboard, prosthesis-mounted violin bows and adapted 4-string guitars, there are many way to take an existing instrument and adapt it to better match the musician.
Adapted Non-Music Interfaces
Recently, an adapted wheelchair controller by Digit Music called the CMPSR has found many happy users in our Digital Orchestra: Youth.
