In this study experiments were conducted to determine if a person could distinguish percussive audio loops by their fingertips using audio-driven tactile feedback. The audio signal was adapted to generate a vibration signal (tactile feedback) taking into account the limited capabilities of the tactile modality. A systematic approach to find the different adaptation parameters is discussed. The vibrations were created by an electrodynamic shaker mounted behind a touch-sensitive screen. Results indicate percussive loops are best distinguished if the source features (e.g., frequency spectrum) and sequence features (e.g., rhythm) are maintained.

Authors: Merchel, Sebastian; Altinsoy, M. Ercan; Stamm, Maik
Affiliation: Chair of Communication Acoustics, Dresden University of Technology, Dresden, Germany
JAES Volume 60 Issue 1/2 pp. 47-53; January 2012
Publication Date: March 20, 2012 Import into BibTeX
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