College - Author 1
College of Engineering
Department - Author 1
Electrical Engineering Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Electrical Engineering
College - Author 2
College of Engineering
Department - Author 2
Electrical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 2
BS in Electrical Engineering
College - Author 3
College of Engineering
Department - Author 3
Electrical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 3
BS in Electrical Engineering
Date
6-2022
Primary Advisor
Wayne Pilkington, College of Engineering, Electrical Engineering Department
Abstract/Summary
This project, called a standalone wireless humming music synthesizer, aimed to provide a tool for musicians to make creating music easier. It did this by removing learning barriers and adding an assistive functionality element that current synthesizers fail to address.
Existing methods for synthesizers typically include a keyboard or some collection of buttons to play melodies on. This requires the knowledge of music theory and a learning curve for the instrument, and this device aims to tackle this barrier. A device that can synthesize your voice into high-quality audio removes this musical knowledge barrier and allows anyone to easily convert their voice to music.
In order to be more user-friendly, the device is able to take in an input of an individual's voice to remove the difficulties of needing to learn sound manipulation via software. The audio processor handles all the nuances of what is usually required as user knowledge to manipulate the sound. It then produces a sound of the same pitch, with the tone of a specified instrument.
This user-friendly device is implemented using a wireless microphone and a base station. The synthesizer has a base station with the following specifications: a MIDI output, standard audio signal outputs of 3.5mm mono and ¼’’ jacks. The microphone should be wireless. The resulting design is easy and intuitive to use and adheres to EMC compatibility regulations. These features allow for enhanced live performance and editing capabilities, improving the experience of both the musician and the audience.
Currently, the team has successfully implemented the 3.5 mm mono output, frequency matching, audio recording. and matched note playback. These features create a basis to prove that other specifications, such as MIDI output, are feasible given more iterations and/or time.55
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/eesp/657