Antescofo
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Antescofo is a program developed by Arshia Cont at IRCAM
to aid with the synchronization of electronics in live performances. It is a is a modular polyphonic Score Following system as well as a Synchronous Programming language for musical composition. A common problem in electroacoustic
is the displacement in time between the performer and the fixed electronic sound. Even if the trigger is synchronized at the beginning, there may still be a temporal descripancy between the two elements throughout a certain duration due to the natural inflection of time on the part of the human performer. Antescofo is able to recognize adjustment in tempo in real time through audio stream from live performers and detect its position in an inputed score, thus allowing synchronization to be possible. It is designed for use with Max/MSP and PureData programming. Some features also exist in Notability, a notation program developed by Keith Hamel
, to export information specifically for Antescofo.
It has been used by composers such as Marco Stroppa
, Jonathan Harvey
, Pierre Boulez
, and Larry Nelson
.
IRCAM
IRCAM is a European institute for science about music and sound and avant garde electro-acoustical art music. It is situated next to, and is organizationally linked with, the Centre Pompidou in Paris...
to aid with the synchronization of electronics in live performances. It is a is a modular polyphonic Score Following system as well as a Synchronous Programming language for musical composition. A common problem in electroacoustic
Electroacoustic
The term "Electroacoustic" can refer to any of the following:* Electric acoustic guitar – A type of guitar.* Electroacoustic music – A variety of experimental music.* Electroacoustic phenomena – A reaction phenomenon studied in chemistry and physics....
is the displacement in time between the performer and the fixed electronic sound. Even if the trigger is synchronized at the beginning, there may still be a temporal descripancy between the two elements throughout a certain duration due to the natural inflection of time on the part of the human performer. Antescofo is able to recognize adjustment in tempo in real time through audio stream from live performers and detect its position in an inputed score, thus allowing synchronization to be possible. It is designed for use with Max/MSP and PureData programming. Some features also exist in Notability, a notation program developed by Keith Hamel
Keith Hamel
Keith Hamel is a composer, software designer, and professor of music. His music consists of orchestral, chamber, solo, and vocal music, often focussing on live electronics and interactivity between acoustic instruments and computer.-Education:Keith Hamel studied at the Royal Conservatory of Music...
, to export information specifically for Antescofo.
It has been used by composers such as Marco Stroppa
Marco Stroppa
Marco Stroppa is an Italian composer who writes computer music as well as music for instruments with live electronics.-Biography:...
, Jonathan Harvey
Jonathan Harvey (composer)
Jonathan Harvey is a British composer. He has held teaching positions at universities and music conservatories in Europe and the USA and is frequently invited to teach in summer schools around the world.-Life:...
, Pierre Boulez
Pierre Boulez
Pierre Boulez is a French composer of contemporary classical music, a pianist, and a conductor.-Early years:Boulez was born in Montbrison, Loire, France. As a child he began piano lessons and demonstrated aptitude in both music and mathematics...
, and Larry Nelson
Larry Nelson
Larry Gene Nelson is an American professional golfer who has won numerous tournaments at both the PGA Tour and Champions Tour level.Nelson was born in Fort Payne, Alabama and grew up in Acworth, Georgia, northwest of Atlanta...
.