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This chapter describes the evolution of a user interface for sound control of a complex synthesis system such as Bradford Enhanced Synthesis Technology (BEST). It examines the issues involved in providing sound control tools which allow for creativity while managing a massive body of data. The differences between the technical possibilities and the real needs of the user are highlighted, and practical solutions arrived at are detailed.
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Comerford, P.J., Comerford, L.K. (2000). An Evolving Vision of Sound: An Intuitive User Interface for Creative Control of Complex Musical Objects. In: Vince, J.A., Earnshaw, R. (eds) Digital Media: The Future. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-3646-0_9
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