Collisions are an innate part of the function of many musical instruments. Due to the
nonlinear nature of contact forces, special care has to be taken in the construction of …

This article is concerned with the vibration of a stiff linear string in the presence of a rigid
obstacle. A numerical method for unilateral and arbitrary-shaped obstacles is developed …

This paper deals with the time-domain simulation of an electro-mechanical piano: the
Fender Rhodes. A simplified description of this multi-physical system is considered. It is …

Les systèmes audios incluent les instruments de musique traditionnels (percussions,
cordes, vents, voix) et les systèmes électro-acoustiques (amplificateurs de guitares, pédales …

Recent bowed string sound synthesis has relied on physical modelling techniques; the
achievable realism and flexibility of gestural control are appealing, and the heavier …

Physics-based synthesis of tanpura drones requires accurate simulation of stiff, lossy string
vibrations while incorporating sustained contact with the bridge and a cotton thread. Several …

This work outlines the design and implementation of an algorithm to simulate two-
polarisation bowed string motion, for the purpose of realistic sound synthesis. The algorithm …

The key parameters musicians consider when they evaluate the quality of a musical
instrument are its tuning (reproducing a musical scale), sound quality, and ergonomics …

We explore the dominant mechanism leading to mode-locking in real strings used in
plucked stringed instruments like sitar and veena which are reported to have large number …

A number of musical instruments (electric basses, tanpuras, si-tars...) have a particular
timbre due to the contact between a vibrating string and an obstacle. In order to simulate the …