BCMI Systems for Musical Performance

Abstract. This paper expands upon our previous research in the field of Brain-Computer Music Interfacing and reports on tools for performance and composition controlled via brainwave activity in development at ICCMR, University of Plymouth. Our approach measures electroencephalogram (EEG) data elicited via generating Steady State Visual Evoked Potentials (SSVEP) to allow for real-time control of musical parameters. This paper presents Flex, a solo performance piece designed for a portable BCMI (Brain-Computer Music Interface) system. Flex serves as a demonstration of the mapping complexities and control on offer through interfacing brainwaves with a musical system