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Networking AI-Driven Virtual Musicians in Extended Reality


Abstract Music technology has embraced Artificial Intelligence as part of its evolution. This work investigates a new facet of this relationship, examining AI-driven virtual musicians in networked music experiences. Responding to an increased popularity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, networked music enables musicians to meet virtually, unhindered by many geographical restrictions. This work begins to extend existing research that has focused on networked human-human interaction by exploring AI-driven virtual musicians’ integration into online jam sessions. Preliminary feedback from a public demonstration of the system suggests that despite varied understanding levels and potential distractions, participants generally felt their partner’s presence, were task-oriented, and enjoyed the experience. This pilot aims to open opportunities for improving networked musical experiences with virtual AI-driven musicians and informs directions for future studies with the system.
Authors Torin Hopkins , Rishi Vanukuru ORCID , Suibi Che Chuan Weng , Chad Tobin , Amy Banić University of Wyoming , Mark D. Gross ORCID , Ellen Yi–Luen
Journal Info Not listed | 2023 IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality Adjunct (ISMAR-Adjunct)
Publication Date 10/16/2023
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TypeKeyword Image article
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DOI https://doi.org/10.1109/ismar-adjunct60411.2023.00162
KeywordsKeyword Image Music Perception (Score: 0.513182)