Mapping the Modular (Kitzmann and Teboul*) surveys approaches to sound and interface design, specifically in the context of small-scale hardware synth developers and modular synthesis, as well as NIME (New Interfaces for Musical Expression).
Investigation is based on in-depth interviews and follow up questions with modular synth developers from around the world on interface, system design, aesthetics, and accessibility considerations. Mapping the Modular advances research into accessbility, useablity, interface and controller affordances to support Designing Sound Futures research.
Fourteen (14) International developers have been interviewed to date. This project is entering the data coding and analysis phases, supported by a post doc research associate, Ezra Teboul*. Special thanks to local designers Jeff Lee (System80) and DSF research assistants, Dakota Melin (Hale Synths) and Eric Neil Johnson (ENJ Synths).
This research extends partnerships developed during our 2021 Patch-Up event.
CanCon: Canadian Contributions to the Modular Worlds
CanCon: Industry Connections
Led by Jason Nolan (Re/Lab), as separate side project of ‘mapping the modular’, Nolan is documenting the unique contributions of Canadian synth designers, as well as celebrating our industry/community partnerships with Toronto-based synth designers like Jeff Lee and Eric Johnson (System80 and 2130) and Dakota Melin (Hale). Are you a Canadian synth designer? Let us know about your work!
