Design by Maestro Peyton Lee Virtual Orchestra

AI For Conductors Dynamic Adjustment

As much as playing an instrument, conducting Maestro implements motion capture and language is a craft. Maestro is computer software that lets processing technology for an immersive and interactive conductors practice without an orchestra—artificial conducting experience. Both live video feed and the intelligence adapts orchestral audio output in real time, so MaestroGlove can be used for motion input: the virtual conductors can get a full rehearsal experience from the orchestra automatically changes tempo and volume with comfort of their own home. Especially in the pandemic, registered movement. Users can also issue vocal this tool is indispensable for anyone without access to a full commands for Maestro to simulate, adding another layer orchestra who's looking to hone their conducting skills. of realism to the conducting experience.

Motion sensors in the Collaboration ' it MaestroGlove send movement information directly to Maestro via Beyond its functional capabilities, Maestro Bluetooth, affording :* greater mobility and boasts a burgeoning forum where users The secure communication. can share tips on the software, conducting, Maestro translates the speed, direction, and or music in general. "Performance" videos magnitude of conducting for each of Maestro's preset pieces can be MaestroGlove motions into real-time tempo and dynamic found here as well, an invaluable resource changes. for new and experienced conductors alike. w Recording option for personal use Voice activation option processes requests and forum posting and automatically alters settings

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Non-vib. Vibrato offered on most settings, operable through voice

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(2) Hold your hands at the ictus (most extreme point) of your 1. Set up motion input. Use Maestro's video calibration downbeat wizard to sync movement from your computer camera's live video feed. Follow the instructions as directed so the system can adapt to your personal conducting style. Alternatively, connect the MaestroGlove via Bluetooth to your computer, then sync in the application.

2. Set up audio input. For vocal commands, first use the audio calibration wizard so Maestro can learn your voice. Input sample phrases as directed as a starting point for the algorithm. Dictate a phrase indicating an increase in second violin volume.

3. Pick a piece from the preset list to Simple Symphony: 4. Frolicsome Finale Start Conducting! Benjamin Britten 1:03 -2:08 open a session. Press play, and let out your inner Maestro! Vln 1 Vln 2 Vla Vcl Cb

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Faster gestures will increase the speed of the audio Non-vib. Vibrato

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playback, and vice versa. Larger movements will increase Dry Reverb the volume of playback, and vice versa.

4. Share your performance. Consult Maestro's Forum, navigable from the homepage, for community videos of Open Session conducting performances, orchestra included. Copy PeytonLee Comments GeWang: very exciting! presets from a video into your own session with the click love the energy KirstenPaige: woah! love of a button. Upload your own video by using the record your game face haha BenSimon1234: a true maestro in the making feature at the top left of the session interface. Conducting LennyB: it was alright performances from the Maestro team for each preset BiggerSMahler: I'm proud. piece can also be found in the Forum, as well as Symphony No. 2, "Resurrection": 5. Im Tempo des Scherzos 34 community discussions on the preset pieces, the Gustav Mahler software, and conducting practice.

Additional features: - Free sheet music: annotatable scrolling score in each session - Space manipulation: choose acoustics from dozens of venues worldwide - Manual controls: adjustable section balance, articulation, vibrato, timing - Cross-platform compatibility: available on macOS, Windows, Linux