Call 2004 #

NIME04 - CALL FOR PAPERS, DEMOS & PERFORMANCES

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Papers : We invite the submission of research papers, reports, and posters on topics related to new musical controllers including, but not restricted to:

• Design reports on novel controllers and interfaces for musical expression
• Surveys of past work and/or stimulating ideas for future research
• Performance experience reports on live performance and composition using novel controllers
• Controllers for virtuosic performers, novices, education and entertainment
• Perceptual & cognitive issues in the design of musical controllers
• Music and motion and/or music and emotion
• Movement, visual and physical expression with sonic expressivity
• Musical mapping algorithms and intelligent controllers
• Novel controllers for collaborative performance
• Interface protocols (e.g. MIDI) and alternative controllers
• Artistic, cultural, and social impact of new performance interfaces
• Real-time gestural control in musical performance
• Mapping strategies and their influence on digital musical instrument design
• Sensor and actuator technologies for musical applications
• Haptic and force feedback devices for musical control
• Real-time software tools and interactive systems
• Pedagogical applications of new interfaces - Courses and curricula
• Performance rendering system (RENCON)
• Evaluation criteria for evaluating rendered music (RENCON)

Demos :

We encourage the submission of demos, either as part of papers and reports or as standalone contributions.

Performances :

We encourage artists, performers and conference presenters to submit proposals for performances and live demonstrations that employ new musical controllers, novel interface concepts, and/or new mapping systems that can be featured in the concert events.

Industrial Demos :

We invite industrial vendors to show products relating to new musical interfaces.