Brain Computer Music Interfacing

Software Developement
for Well-being

NF

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(1 intro, II demo)

music
BCMI

LEVEL 3
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LEVEL 2
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LEVEL 1
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PRACTICE LEVEL

Fig 1. Raw EEG measured on user in real-time

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user

hardware:
Neurosky
+ Emotiv
+ OpenBCI

software:
SuperCollider , InScore,
MIDI to Analogue Synth
+ XCode (crossplatform)

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Fig 2. Triggers on spectral data evolving music patterns

Fig 3. Music synthesised and notated digitally

Why Neurosky?
- easy to set up
- I didnt have to do DSP or feaure extraction (eSenses)
- therefore I can concentrate on creating a working prototype
Outcome:
1) Creative (concerts, installation)
2) Therapeutic (well-being)

Fig 4. Digital notation played by user on instrument

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Krisztin Hofstdter | Brain Computer Music Interfacing @ Musedelica, Brighton | http://tedor.info