Proposal

Sonar Voyage

Proposal

 

Introduction

Sonar Voyage is a new innovative piece of music technology, made primarily for use within music therapy. It can be used as an aid for movement rehabilitation, providing motivation, measurement, and a sense of achievement. It is easy to use and quick to set up, small and transportable, aesthetically pleasing and robust whilst remaining affordable.

 

How it Works

Sonar Voyage is an ultra sonic interface; the ultra sonic sensor within the interface (labelled below) detects movement up to 2 meters away.

The software which can be found and installed on this installation disk, allows the user to load the sensor with 2 sounds the first sound, a sound which the client fears or does not like for example a dog barking, is loudest when the client is further away.

 

As the client moves closer to the sensor the fear sound begins to fade and is replaced with a second sound, a reward sound which the client likes for example rain.

 

This use of sound provides motivation and achievement for the client, as the more the client moves the more they are rewarded with a sound they like.

 

Sonar Voyage also allows clients to document their progress using the progression graph, which shows the client how far they have moved, providing measurement again reinforcing a sense of achievement.

How it could be used

Sonar Voyage can be used in different ways, the main way of use is as an aid for movement rehabilitation for example, an amputee patient who is struggling to learn to walk with a prosthetic leg, he has expressed his struggle to his music therapist who has suggested, Sonar Voyage, to the client as an aid.

 

The therapist would then discuss the use of a fear and reward sound with the client and together they will decide upon an appropriate sound for each. The use of Sonar Voyage will provide the client with the motivation needed to continue with their rehabilitation, the sound could act as a distraction from pain and provide another focus.

 

The reward sound adds a sense of achievement for the client as it symbolises the distance travelled. The progression graph also adds to this sense of achievement as it shows a measurement of the distance travelled, adding a visual aspect to the experience.

 

The product could also be used in other ways such as to aid a client in over coming a fear, by walking towards it, this may also help the client to open up in talking about their fear to the therapist.

 

Other possible forms of use outside of music therapy could be for an interactive installation, team building workshops, social scientific experiments etc.

 

Market Research

Sonar Voyage has two market audience’s, the first is the consumer, this would be either a music therapist, community musician, teacher etc, who would purchase Sonar Voyage to use in their practice. The second is the client that the practitioner would use Sonar Voyage with.

The main market for Sonar Voyage will be music therapist however this product could also cross over into community music and schools etc. This means that my market has a broad age range could be either gender and technological experience will be varied.

 

However from my research I have found that whilst music therapists do not use music technology very much at all, on average 7.5% of music therapists have used music technology in practice, studies have shown that music therapists are willing to learn and use.

 

From my research carried out, particularly that for my Literature Review, it has become clear that some of the features that are key for this product and should be focused on in the marketing are:

 

• Sonar Voyage is a simple and easy to use, piece of technology, anyone could use this, and his or her technological ability does not matter. It looks, feels and is, easy to use whilst still being aesthetically pleasing.
• Little training is needed to use this product.
• It is quick to set up; little time is needed to get to grips with or to set up prior to a session.
• It is small and therefore easy to transport around and store.
• It is cheap, from my research Sonar Voyage will be the cheapest piece of music technology specifically made for its use.
• Sonar Voyage can be used on both the body and the mind. It could be used for rehabilitation, to aid those who have movement problems and are trying to increase their stamina, it can provide motivation, distraction from pain, measurement of movement and a sense of achievement or to help clients face their fears, therefore aiding therapy.

 

Some ways in which we could improve marketing would be to hold exhibitions of Sonar Voyage so that therapists etc can see and get experience with the product, we could also run training course, as from my research this seems to be something which is lacking and something there is a definite gap for and holding seminars at music therapy, community music, music education etc conferences.

 

Whilst it is important that the product is marketable to music therapist, it is equally if not more important that the product is suitable for the clients using the product.

 

From my research so far I have found that technology within the area of music therapy is generally being used with children and adolescents, this seems to be because they are generally more knowledgeable in the area and know and like using technology. However it has also become apparent from my research that it is recognised within music therapy that technology is becoming more and more used by everyone now not just youths, and music therapy should therefore begin embracing the use of technology throughout its whole practice more.

 

This suggests that whilst I may want to begin by marketing my product at youths there may definitely be a market for it throughout all ages.

From my funding research so far I have also found that there does appear to be more grants and funds available for projects, which are aims at youths.

Some areas, which I should focus on for this market audience, are:

• The benefits Sonar Voyage can offer to rehabilitation, it can be an aid, offer motivation to move forward, take the mind away from pain, which may be experienced and offer another focus, offer a sense of achievement and measurement.
• It can also be affective on the mind, allowing the client to face and conquer their fears whilst being in a therapeutic environment.

 

Other Products On the Market

There are some other music technology products, which are marketed for the area of therapy, education etc however it does seem to be a relatively unexplored area. There are few products available under the price of £1000, there appears to be no products under the price £500 and most of the products appear to be bulky and not easy to transport, below are some examples of what I have found:

 

LED Sound Star

A light system, which reacts to sound, priced at £995.

Vibro Acoustic Body Pillow

Plays frequencies through the pillow which resonant through the body, priced at £630.

Opti- Beam AV System

When user interrupts lightbeams, a certain sound will be played, priced at £4495.

Soundbeam

Uses a mixture of ultra sonic sensors and switches to play sounds, cheapest and most basic kit is priced at, £2695.

 

Funding

The area of music therapy has become increasingly popular over the past 30 years; it became a registered association in 1976 and has over the past 10 years attracted scientific interest particularly in the areas of neurology, bio-medical and social sciences. There are several different grants, which I would likely be able to apply for.

 

The Arts Council of England or Wales

The first is from the Arts Councils of both England and Wales, which offer grants on an individual basis, meaning it would be possible to go directly through the company. There are options to apply for a small grant up to £3000 or a large grant of £5000+.

 

The British Association For Music Therapy

The second grant is from the British Association for Music Therapy who offer small grants to music therapy students and researchers to support them in their studies. Grants will not normally exceed £300 per applicant in any one year and cannot be given towards the cost of fees.

 

Wellcome Trust

Lastly the Wellcome Trust offer grant’s to support biomedical research and the medical humanities, with the aim of improving human and animal health. They offer an arts award grant, which they offer to projects, which, Stimulate interest, excitement and debate about biomedical science through the arts and Encourage new ways of thinking. Funding can support the development of new project ideas, deliver small productions or workshops, investigate and experiment with new methods of engagement through the arts, or develop new collaborative relationships between artists and scientists.

 

Conclusion

Sonar Voyage is the only product of its kind on the market and it is clear from market research that there is a gap in the market for such a product.

 

There are funding options available for a project such as this, and the interest currently surrounding music therapy socially and medically may increase the funding options and opportunities.

 

There is a need and a want for useable, affordable, and small technological interfaces within music therapy. In a society where the majority are now using technology in some form, it is now being recognised that it is also important for music therapy to embrace this change and offer the option of music technology to clients. Sonar Voyage may be able to offer this.

 

This project is also expandable, as other small, affordable and useable interfaces could also be designed which offer other musical experiences, essentially creating a company which designs and creates music technology for the purposes of music therapy etc. Training course are another product which could be offered as from the research above there was a distinct lack and need for training course in how to use technology within therapy and education etc. This may be another way of expanding this project.

 

Revenue

I have looked at other music technology products specifically made for the areas of music therapy, education etc, and have found that most of these products are little under £1000, there appears to be no products under the price £500 and most of the products appear to be bulky and not easy to transport, below are some examples of what I have found:

 

LED Sound Star

Reacts to sounds by display relevant light displays.

 

 

LED Sound to Light Wall

Simular to the product above.

 

Vibro Acoustic Body Pillow

Plays frequencies through the pillow which resonants through the body.

 

Opti- Beam AV System

When user interrupts light perhaps with a hand etc, the light beam will play a certain sound.

 

Soundbeam

Uses a mixture of ultra sonic sensors and switches to play sounds.

Switches

 

Pricelist for Sonar Voyage

Arduino Uno – £22.19 x1 (however if bought in bulk could be cheaper, 10 = £19.97) Inc VAT.

USB Leads – 91p each

Ultra Sonic Sensor – £27.67 (inc VAT)

Enclosure – £4.59

Total: £55.36

 

Labour takes around 3 hours as it is now understood how to make the product. This includes time to solder, drill holes in the enclosure, fix together and burn a disk of the software. So we would be looking at a sale price of around £200 to begin with, making a profit of around £100-£50.

Funding

Youth Music Network

I looked into this organisation as I am planning to focus Sonar Voyage for Youth’s during its development and possibly introduce it into an older market later on. However when I looked into the steps I found I was not eligable to apply as an individual, which leads me to look into organisations such as Community music wales who enable you to apply through their name. This may be something I should consider.

 

The community foundation supports a diverse range of activities that help to build strong, vibrant communities across Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. We give grants to groups addressing priority needs in these communities and for whom a small amount of money can make a big difference.

Through our grant making we strive to:

• Help people who are most disadvantaged and isolated
• Encourage people to get involved in improving their own community
• Give people opportunities others take for granted
• Respond to the needs and concerns of people living in local communities

I thought this grant may be an option as I am from Swindon however when I looked into this further they cover Somerset and not Wiltshire.

The British Association for Music Therapy is able to make small grants to music therapy students and researchers to support them in their studies. If you are currently a student on an HPC approved music therapy training programme, or undertaking research related to music therapy at a recognized UK HEI, you can apply for a grant to help with the costs of travel, books or learning resources, personal therapy or other related expenses.

Applications can be made at any time of year but grants are allocated from an annual fund, beginning in April each year. Grants will not normally exceed £300 per applicant in any one year and cannot be given towards the cost of fees.

 

Whilst Sound Sense does not provide funding it self it can put you in contact with organisation which can:

• supporting their professional development and providing opportunities to network
• giving information and advice and helping people make contacts
• raising awareness of issues in community music
• running a membership scheme

It may be worth me signing up to Sound Sense in order to receive further information.

 

The Arts Councils of both England and Wales offer grants on an individual basis, meaning I would not have to go through an organisation such as Community music Wales I could go directly. I could apply for a small grant up to £3000 or a large grant of £5000+. I would have to prepare a well researched proposal and application form.

 

Our funding supports the brightest minds in biomedical research and the medical humanities, with the aim of improving human and animal health.

 

Arts Awards:

• stimulate interest, excitement and debate about biomedical science through the arts
• examine the social, cultural and ethical contexts of biomedical science
• encourage new ways of thinking
• promote high-quality interdisciplinary practice and collaborations between arts, science and education practice
• support formal and informal learning.

Small Arts Awards (small to medium-sized projects – up to and including £30 000)
Funding can support the development of new project ideas, deliver small productions or workshops, investigate and experiment with new methods of engagement through the arts, or develop new collaborative relationships between artists and scientists.

 

Conclusion

The Wellcome Trust appears to be the most suitable funding so far, as whilst my idea involves music it also involves health, and this should be played upon as it is more of a niche market then just ‘music’ and there appear to be different and perhaps more accessible grants because of this.

The Wellcome Trust, specialising in bio-medical science which my product idea would fall under, they may also be able to offer support which arts councils may not, they also specialise in innovative technology which is something I will be looking to work with. It would also enable me to look into my interest into the science behind music therapy which is becoming a increasingly explored area by science.

Community Music Wales Workshop

What is community music for?

Fun, sense of belonging, means of expression, satisfaction of creating music.

The human urge is to create.

However some people face barriers such as:

Skills, Transport, Access, Confidence, Illness, Money, Space, Equipment, lack of encouragement.

Community music overcomes these barriers with:

Lessons, Community groups, Outreach, Places to practice, Workshops, Opportunities.

 

Music can be used as a tool too: 

Bring change, Achieving something of value, building confidence, personal growth, community development, economic development.

 

Learning styles:

We then planned a 1-1 and group sessions and ran it with a partner or as a group, these sessions taught us the importance or time management, planning, time extensions (if participant/s move through session plan faster then anticipated.), covering all learning styles etc.

 

Assertive Techniques 

 

Use sentences beginning with ‘I’

‘Own’ your feelings

Avoid blame/esculation

Specific about your needs

Broken record technique – repeat until they do it – only in emergency.

Do not raise your voice or engage in argument.

Be aware of your own irritation – what might be irritating you may not be irritating anyone else.

Build relationships with teachers and support workers, they will help in the event of bad behaviour.

Find out about the class, to avoid pupils being bored.

Sonar Voyage – Conclusion

 

It is clear from my research that there is a definite market for a product like, Sonar Voyage, within the music therapy area which could cross over in to community music, music education etc.

 

What I have created is a successful prototype for a piece of music technology suited to the area of music therapy, however there is much more development, research and testing which must take place before this product is complete and marketable.

 

From my research I gathered information such as, music therapist do not use music technology in practice’s much as would be expected, in fact on average 7.5% of music therapist use or have used music technology, some of the reasons for this low percentage are, difficulty in using technology, it is to complicated or looks to intimidating, like it may be broken if you use it in the wrong way. It is expensive, time consuming to learn how to use it, a lot of the technology for the area is big therefore not transportable & storage becomes an issue. No training is provided or it is provided at a very high cost, there is no support or updates when the technology breaks or gets old.

 

I feel Sonar Voyage covers many of these areas successfully, it is small & light weight therefore easy to transport and store. Most music technology within music therapy cost from £1000 up wards however the ultra sonar costs less then £100 to make and could be sold on for around £150 which would make it the cheapest product in the area. Sonar Voyage works using a USB connect so all that is needed to run it is a computer, meaning no extra equipment is needed. It can also be plugged straight into the computer to begin using it, no other buttons etc are used. Sonar Voyage’s software is simple and easy to use, with minimal buttons to press before the Sonar Voyage begins to work. The software is straight forward to use however if the user does get stuck and need help there is a help button on the bottom of the application with instructions on what to do, there is also a instruction manual on the installation disk which has more in-depth information.

 

Whilst the Sonar Voyage seems to tick the right boxes for its area of need, it still requires user testing within the area, by therapists, teachers etc and also clients who may suffer from disabilities or perhaps emotional difficulties, to ensure that Sonar Voyage is useable for its audience. The user testing carried out so far was on young, technologically minded, musicians who were able bodied which does not cover our target audience. What we did learn from the user testing carried out is that Sonar Voyage does install a want to move forward in order to get away from the ‘fear’ sound and to hear the ‘reward’ sound.

 

Other feedback received during user testing was that the sensor seems to jump around meaning that the ‘fear’ sound is often triggered unexpectedly and loudly which is off putting, this is something which needs to be looked into in the future. There may be a way that this could be smoothed out using Max MSP so that when the sensor does jump it does not trigger the sound, however if this cannot be done we may need to look into higher quality sensor, this will of course increase the cost of Sonar Voyage.

 

Other things which need to be looked into further are, the robustness of Sonar Voyage, will it hold up in a environment where it may be dropped & moved around etc. Whilst the prototype of Sonar Voyage is quite pleasing, the interface needs to look and feel more robust this will also make the product look more professional.

 

What I am interested in to looking into for the future is creating multiple small & relatively cheap to produce & sell on interface’s each offering a different experience during music therapy, education etc. I would also like to look into music technology training course specifically run for the area’s of music therapy, education & the community as from my research this is also something which is required. I would be interested in tying in the interfaces I create with training with a key purpose to be affordable & useable.

 

User Testing

User testing proved quite difficult as I do not currently have access or was able to contact anyone in the short period of time from my cliental market eg. Therapist, teachers etc, or people who may use this software for rehabilitation. I did however carry out 2 types of testing, one for the interface and one for the software. Below is footage from these tests:

 

 

 

From user testing I have gathered information about my product, such as, the software is easy to use when it is in context and looks appealing and simple. The interface requires different sounds for each user, it is unlikely that the sample library will be able to provide sounds for each user, sounds should be acquired from other sample library’s also. The sensor is glitchy and sometimes jogs creating a loud burst of sound, the sensor works better on a higher area of the body so placement is crucial.

 

Further user testing specifically within the area of music therapy and education is required to gain more accurate information upon the benefits and disadvantages of this product.

 

I did however manage to speak to someone who has previously suffered from leg disabilities and has undergone rehabilitation, unfortunately they were unable to partake in user testing due to location, but gave me feedback via a phone call. When the idea was explain to them they feedback,

 

‘Would have given a greater idea of progress rather then relying solely on other people feedback which may be in accurate due to them wanting to be encouraging.’

‘The use of sound would work on the mind and the body’

‘I used to go swimming to measure my stamina this equipment would have allowed me another means to measure my progress.’

‘It would be good if you could increase the range of the sensor as your stamina improves’

I can take this feedback and ideas on as I progress this product for my 3rd year piece.

Sonar Voyage – User Persona

June, is a music therapist at a hospital and works with many patients with different illnesses and needs everyday. She began using Sonar Voyage when she started working with a client who was recovering from a leg amputation, the client was undergoing physiotherapy to help with recovery but was finding it particularly difficult. Progress was slow and the client began loosing motivation to continue trying to walk again.

 

This was when June began using Sonar Voyage, she first suggested the interface to the client and explained exactly what it does and how it works, when the clients agree they began by having a session on the clients fear sound, they took time to select a correct sound for the client. The client had been in an vehicle accident and it was important that the sound did not trigger memories which may prove to difficult to overcome, they settled upon an Alarm Clock, as it often frustrated the client and reminded them of getting up for work which was not something they were fond of. It would give the right amount of motivation to the client to move forward without providing to much emotional stress for the client. They then selected an appropriate reward sound.

 

June began working closely with the clients physiotherapist to ensure she knew the goals and limits to work with.

 

Within a month the client was able to walk a 2 meters. The client expressed to June that the use of Sonar Voyage gave them the motivation and push they needed at a time when they were willing to give up, the sounds provided a reason to move & the more the moved the more accomplishment and reward you felt from the change in sound, the sound also worked as a good measurement for the client.

 

June found the Sonar Voyage easy to use, all she needed to do was plugged in the interface to her computer, load in 2 sound and click on, it was very simple. She also found the price affordable.

 

June has since used the Sonar Voyage with a client who is experiencing emotional difficulties since being bitten by a dog, the client was a avid dog lover before the incident however is now extremely scared to be around them, by using the Sonar Voyage June hope it may help the client in facing and overcoming their fear.

Sonar Voyage – Instruction Manual

Sonar Voyage

The Movement Journey

 

Instruction Manual

Welcome to Sonar Voyage

Sonar Voyage is a musical interface made as an aid to help people with mobility problems, whilst helping them to face their fears. It can be used as motivation for exercise by adding a sense of achievement and reward to moving, it can also take away pain which may be experienced whilst moving by giving the client sounds to focus on.

 

What Sonar Voyage Contains

1 Blue hardware interface box

1 USB cable attach to interface box

1 Installation disk (containing Sonar Voyage Software, Instruction Manual & Sample Library)

How Does It Work?

Sonar Voyage is an ultra sonic interface; the ultra sonic sensor within the interface (labelled below) detects movement up to 2 meters away.

The soft ware which can be found and installed on this installation disk, allows the user to load the sensor with 2 sounds the first sound, a sound which the client fears or does not like for example a dog barking, is loudest when the client is further away.

As the client moves closer to the sensor the fear sound begins to fade and is replaced with a second sound, a reward sound which the client likes for example rain.

This use of sound encourages movement for the client, and the more the client moves the more they are rewarded with a sound they like.

Sonar Voyage also allows clients to document their progress using the progression graph and the volume of sound heard.

 

How to Use Sonar Voyage…

Installation

1. Insert installation disk found inside your Sonar Voyage package.

2. Disk should open automatically when found by the computer. If disk does not open click on disk sign.

3. In the folder opened by the disk you will find, Instruction Manuel, Sample Library and Sonar Voyage.

4. Drag Sonar Voyage on to desktop.

5. Sonar Voyage is now installed, double click to open.

 

Hardware Interface

1.Plug in USB cable from blue interface box to computer.

2.Ensure that round black sensor is facing towards the client.

3.The sensor works best when it is facing towards an empty place, this will ensure minimum interference.

Ensure blue hardware interface is plugged in before opening software.

 

Software

1. Begin by opening fear sound by pressing the orange open button on the left hand side of the application. You can use the sample fear sounds, found in sample library on the installation disk, or you may prefer using your own samples. This sound will loop automatically and will be at its loudest when the user is further away.

2. Now open the reward sound by pressing the orange open button on the right hand side of the screen. You can use the sample reward sounds, found in sample library on the installation disk, or you may prefer using your own samples. This sound will loop automatically and will become louder as the user gets closer to the sensor.

3. Now click the square toggle button underneath the open button for both the fear and reward sound this will turn both sounds on.

4.Click the speaker button underneath the toggle button to turn the main sound on, click this again to turn the sound off.

 

Note:

If sounds fail to play after all instructions have been completed, double click on settings option in the bottom right side of the screen.

Ensure USBModem is selected in drop down list, and then click the grey port USBModem button underneath the drop down list.

Ensure the square toggle button is selected and click the grey analogins 5 1 button.

If further help or information is needed please consult the instruction Manual found on the Sonar Voyage installation disk.

 

Other Important Information

It is important when using Sonar Voyage to first discuss the fear and reward sound used with the client. Ensure sounds are picked which are suitable to them, you may like to take time with the client to choose appropriate sounds. These sounds and their meaning to the client should be explored in depth before using Sonar Voyage to ensure the client has opportunity to work through any underlying issues which may be apparent.

 

Copyright Nat Higgins 2012

Sonar Voyage LTD

Marketing

My prototype, Sonar Voyage, has 2 market audience’s, the first is the consumer, this would be either a music therapist, community musician, teacher etc, who would purchase Sonar Voyage to use in their practice. The second is the client that the practitioner would use Sonar Voyage with.

We will begin by looking at the first market audience, the practitioner.

It is important that Sonar Voyage appeals to this audience and is presented as something which the practitioner could use in their everyday practice and will therefore purchase.

The main market for Sonar Voyage will be music therapist however this product could also cross over into community music and schools etc. This means that my market has a broad age range could be either gender and technological experience will be varied.

However from my research I have found that whilst music therapists do not use music technology very much at all, on average 7.5% of music therapists have used music technology in practice, studies have shown that music therapists are willing to learn and use.

From my research carried out, particularly that for my Literature Review, it has become clear that some of the features that are key for this product and should be focused on in the marketing are:

• Sonar Voyage is a simple and easy to use, piece of technology, anyone could use this, their technological ability does not matter. It looks, feels and is, easy to use whilst still being aesthetically pleasing.
• Little training is needed to use this product.
• It is quick to set up, little time is needed to get to grips with or to set up prior to a session.
• It is small and therefore easy to transport around and store.
• It is cheap, from my research Sonar Voyage will be the cheapest piece of music technology specifically made for its use.
• Sonar Voyage can be used on both the body and the mind. It could be used for rehabilitation, to aid those who have movement problems and are trying to increase their stamina, it can provide motivation, distraction from pain, measurement of movement and a sense of achievement or to help clients face their fears, therefore aiding therapy.

Some ways in which we could improve marketing would be to hold exhibitions of Sonar Voyage so that therapists etc can see and get experience with the product, we could also run training course, as from my research this seems to be something which is lacking and something there is a definite gap for and holding seminars at music therapy, community music, music education etc conferences.

The second market audience is the client.

Whilst it is important that the product is marketable to music therapist, it is equally if not more important that the product is suitable for the clients using the product.

From my research so far I have found that technology within the area of music therapy is generally being used with children and adolescents, this seems to be because they are generally more knowledgable in the area and know and like using technology. However it has also become apparent from my research that it is recognised within music therapy that technology is becoming more and more used by everyone now not just youths, and music therapy should therefore begin embracing the use of technology throughout its whole practice more.

This suggests that whilst I may want to begin by marketing my product at youths there may definitely be a market for it throughout all ages.

From my funding research so far I have also found that there does appear to be more grants and funds available for projects which are aims at youths.

Some areas which I should focus on for this market audience are:

• The benefits Sonar Voyage can offer to rehabilitation, it can be an aid, offer motivation to move forward, take the mind away from pain which may be experienced and offer another focus, offer a sense of achievement and measurement.
• It can also be affective on the mind, allowing the client to face and conquer their fears whilst being in a therapeutic environment.

It will be important that therapists etc are educated in this piece of music technology so that it can be offered as an option to clients, whilst it is important to make this product useable and appealing to clients it is crucial that we focus on the practitioner as they will be our point of contact and who we will be selling the product too, they are how we will get the product out to the clients.

Product designing – Day 4

I began the day by drilling the holes in the enclosure I have for the arduino. I chose a slightly see through blue enclosure as I felt it looked more professional then a plain black one, it also makes it stand out and the black sensor stands out again it. I drilled 2 holes one of the sensor through the top of the box and one of the USB cable through the side:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This now means that the sensor can stand on its side so that it can be walked towards, like so:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have also begun compiling a sample library of fear & reward sounds, which would come with the installation disk as example sounds of what the user may like to use. I am already working upon a project separate to this one which deals with peoples fear, in which I carried out a survey of peoples least favourite sounds, I then carried out a further survey of peoples most liked sounds using Facebook,

I created a sample folder, with seperate folders for both fear and reward sounds, each folder contains 15 samples, each sample is 4 bars long and would be looped in the max patch.