Augmentation of Sonic Meditation Practices: Resonance, Feedback and Interaction Through an Ecosystemic Approach

摘要

This paper describes the design and creation of an interactive sound environment project, titled dispersion.eLabOrate. The system is defined by a ceiling array of microphones, audio input analysis, and synthesis directly driven by this analysis. Created to augment a Deep Listening performative environment, this project explores the role that interactive installations can fulfill within a structured listening context. Echoing, modulating, and extending what it hears, the system generates an environment in which its output is a product of ambient sound, feedback, and participant input. Relating to and building upon the ecosystemic model, we discuss the benefit of designing for participant incorporation within such a responsive listening environment.