Simultaneus translation : Fabrice Adam.

We are currently experiencing a major turning point in the history of acoustic musical instruments. The scientific understanding of their behavior as well as its implementation in technological devices increasingly smaller and light, have brought, in recent years, a new family of hybrid instruments: electroacoustic, but also electronic and digital. I will present a recent history of these instruments. We will see how their maturation is permitted by collaborative works between all the craftsmen of music (luthiers, researchers, technicians, composers, engineers, instrumentalists), including the production of prototypes, repertoire and concerts. Finally, I will discuss the current commercial challenges of this new market, introducing HyVibe, a new company I founded.

Hybridization of Acoustic and Digital Instruments - English version