Brain-computer music interface for composition and performance

@article{Miranda2006BraincomputerMI,
  title={Brain-computer music interface for composition and performance},
  author={Eduardo Reck Miranda},
  journal={International Journal on Disability and Human Development},
  year={2006},
  volume={5},
  pages={119 - 126}
}
  • E. Miranda
  • Published 1 April 2006
  • Computer Science
  • International Journal on Disability and Human Development
This paper introduces a new brain-computer interface (BCI) system that uses electroencephalogram (EEG) information to steer generative rules to compose and perform music. It starts by noting the various attempts at the design of BCI systems, including systems for music. Then it presents a short technical introduction to EEG sensing and analysis. Next, it introduces the generative music component of the system, which employs our own adapted version of a machine-learning technique based on ATNs… 
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