This chapter aims at presenting the ImaginationTools™ music software and the results of its usability evaluation. In particular, the software uses mathematical models to generate, analyze and synthesize sound and music through a 3D graphical user interface, and its design followed a User-Centred Strategy. Usability evaluation was carried out with thirteen subjects between 18 and 40 of age, showing the suitability of the adopted participatory strategy.

The design and usability of music software: The case study of ImaginationTools

BERTACCHINI, Francesca
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TAVERNISE, Assunta
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Gabriele, Lorella
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2017-01-01

Abstract

This chapter aims at presenting the ImaginationTools™ music software and the results of its usability evaluation. In particular, the software uses mathematical models to generate, analyze and synthesize sound and music through a 3D graphical user interface, and its design followed a User-Centred Strategy. Usability evaluation was carried out with thirteen subjects between 18 and 40 of age, showing the suitability of the adopted participatory strategy.
2017
9781536108194
Human-computer interaction; Learning setting; Music; Music software; Software design; Technology-enhanced setting; Usability; User requirements; User-centred design; Social Sciences (all)
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