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IJMSTA - Vol. 6 - Issue 1 - January 2024
ISSN 2612-2146
Pages: 7
InLOrk: The Indian Laptop Orchestra
Authors: N. Dogra, P.R. Cook, D.V. Sharma
Categories: Journal
Abstract - The Indian Laptop Orchestra (InLOrk) presents a different way to program Indian music and presents examples of computer-based music-making, through the lens of computer music. InLOrk is a collection of computers designed for the performance of Live Coding and collaboration to generate Indian musical compositions. It is the culmination of a research work on Computer Music at Department of Computer Science, Punjabi University, Patiala, where researcher amalgamates computer science, Indian music and digital music producing techniques into an immersive Laptop ensemble. Members of InLOrk are trained to code new ensemble pieces using the Chuck audio programming language, and to perform with their laptops, computers and other digital devices, which aid in the development of new Indian digital instruments. This paper describes the process of designing this orchestra with Chuck's built-in instruments, such as Mandolin, Flute, Shakers as well as custom built Indian digital percussion instruments, such as Tabla, Geje, Marindanga and Ghatam.
Keywords: Computer music, Laptop Orchestra, Music Technology, Chuck audio programming
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