Synthesizing Human Characteristics based on String Instruments

Abstract

As music technology continues to evolve, new software enables us to digitally produce audio. Although plenty of progresses have been made in music genres (e.g., EDM or hip hop), many string instruments have yet to be thoroughly synthesized. Instruments, such as the cello, require incorporating human characteristics to evoke emotion. On this basis, Nyquist and Audacity are utilized in this paper to analyze and create the synthesized pitch of the cello. Some may argue that computers are incapable of human characteristics in music, but the results of this study clarify the feasibilities at some extent. Based on both visualizing and listening, the output creates a similar sound hardly indistinguishable from a human. It presents the possibility of expanding onto other string instruments including the violin, viola, etc. Instead of the necessity for an entire orchestra, anyone can have their own symphony at their fingertips. From movies, video games, or any form of entertainment, the advancements in this field of research could revolutionize the music industry. These results shed light on guiding further exploration of synthesizing human characteristics in context of string instruments.