Tamara Smyth

Assistant Professor
School of Computing Science
Simon Fraser University

Research Interests

Computer music
Sound synthesis
Digital audio signal processing
Acoustic modelling and measurement
Simulation of reed-based musical instruments
Musical acoustics

Curriculum Vitae

Resume (.pdf)\ (.ps)

Courses

Spring 2010

CMPT 468/768: Computer Music Theory and Sound Synthesis, Spring 2010

Past Semesters

CMPT 889: Computational Acoustic Modelling, Fall 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009
CMPT 468/768: Computer Music Theory and Sound Synthesis, Spring 2009
CMPT 125: Introduction to Computing Science and Programming II, Spring 2009
CMPT 318: Fundamentals of Computerized Sound, Spring 2005, 2006
CMPT 368: Computer Music Theory and Sound Synthesis, Spring 2007, 2008
- View CMPT 889 course poster (in PDF format) .
CMPT 126: Introduction to Computing Science and Programming, Fall 2006, 2007

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Online Publications
Observing the Effects of Waveguide Model Elements in Acoustic Tube Measurements.
Slides from ASA Meeting in Hawaii, 28 Nov - 2 Dec, 2006: asaHonolulu2006.pdf, asaHonolulu2006.ppt, asaHonolulu2006.ppt.htm
Tymbalimba Video Clips:
Syrinx Model Sound Examples:
- Estimated Parameters (using Maximum Likelihood)
  - cuckoo bird: recording model
  - zebra finch: recording model
  - red wing black bird: recording model
- Experimental Parameter Control:
  - syrinx1.wav (oscillating input pressure and tension out of phase),
  - syrinx2.wav (oscillating input pressure and tension at different frequencies for left and right valves)
  - syrinx3.wav (ADSR envelope on the pressure with a down sweep on the tension),
  - syrinx4.wav (ADSR envelope on the pressure with an up sweep on the tension),
  - syrinx5.wav (higher pitched oscillating pressure and tension)

Contact

Simon Fraser University Surrey
250-13450 102nd Ave.
Surrey, B.C. Canada V3T 0A3
T 778.782.7585
F 778.782.8116
tamaras[at]cs.sfu.ca

Note to Prospective Students

Simon Fraser University offers Master's and PhD programs in Computer Science with the possibility of studying various areas of Computer Music: digital audio processing, sound synthesis, musical controllers, and particularly physical modelling synthesis. Prospective graduate students wishing to study these areas under my supervision are encouraged to apply to the graduate degree programs (Master's or Ph.D) in Computer Science. Applications and additional information are available at http://www.cs.sfu.ca/gradpgm/.