LMNKui: overlaying computer controls on a piano controller keyboard

We introduce the Look Ma No Keyboard user interface, an ergonomic and intuitive method for controlling music sequencing software from a piano controller by adding a momentary foot switch. After describing the current practices and the design of our system, we discuss the results of early user testing, comparing the conventional input device with ours. Keywords Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI), sequencing, octaves, foot switch, controller, composer

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2002
• Where: CHI
• Authors: Farhan Mohamed, Sidney Fels
• Keywords: CHI 2002, Human Computer Interaction, Instrument Digital Interface, Momentary Foot Switch, Music Sequencing Software