We invite the submission of research papers, reports, and posters on topics related to new musical controllers including, but not restricted to:

• Real-time gestural control in music
• Design of novel interfaces for musical expression
• Mapping strategies and their influence on digital musical instrument design
• Controllers for virtuoso performers, controllers for novices, education and entertainment
• Controllers and musical expression
• Novel controllers for collaborative performance
• Sensor and actuator technologies for musical applications
• Haptic and force feedback devices for musical control
• Real-time software tools and interactive systems
• Interface protocols (MIDI, OSC, etc.)
• Performance reports (live performance and composition using novel controllers)
• Artistic & cultural impact of new performance interfaces
• Pedagogical applications of new interfaces - Courses and curricula
• Surveys of past work and/or stimulating ideas for future research

Performances:
We encourage artists, performers and conference presenters to submit proposals for performances and live demonstrations that employ new musical controllers, novel interface concepts, and/or new mapping systems that can be featured in the concert events.

Industrial Demos:
We invite industrial vendors to show products relating to new musical interfaces. Please email our industrial liaison organizer, Michael Lyons.

Information on submissions can be found at the Submissions page.