A proposal for a sound interactive system making sounds in the real world by electronic control

－sTone－

Abstract

This study proposes a sound interactive system “sTone” ,which makes sound in the real world, performs by electronic control. This musical instrument allows participants to freely choose the sound they want to play by selecting some from lots of stones. In order to play the musical instrument, participants need to set their favorite stones on the musical instrument and use a MIDI controller to control the solenoid for playing music. “sTone” provides a new musical experience and the opportunity to focus on the environment surrounding us by allowing users to select stones. The purpose of “sTone” is not only to represent individuality through the process of selecting the stones but also express their individuality by sounds.