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Research, papers, and creative Max/MSP tools.

Theses & Papers

  • 2026
    A Stochastic Framework for Real-Time Audiovisual Composition across AR, VR, and Projection Accepted paper, Sound and Music Computing Conference (SMC 2026)
    Forthcoming
  • 2025
    From Sound to Sight: Translating Electroacoustic Music Principles into Visual Music Composition Ph.D. dissertation, UC Santa Barbara (December 2025). A transdisciplinary approach for contemporary composers.
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  • 2025
    Composition-Based Cross-Platform Strategies for Immersive Visual Music in VR and the AlloSphere M.S. thesis, Media Arts & Technology, UC Santa Barbara (December 2025, upcoming).
    Upcoming
  • 2021
    Evolution and Expansion of Sound: A Literature Review of Extended String Techniques and Notation M.M. thesis, Central Michigan University (May 2021). Accepted, Michigan Music Conference (2021).
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  • 2019
    Syntactic versus Semantic Stand: Analysis of Jonty Harrison's Klang and Surface Tension M.A. thesis, Bilkent University.
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  • Paper
    Analysis of the First Movement of Ahmet Adnan Saygun's Viola Concerto Bilkent University
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  • Paper
    Analysis of the First Movement of Béla Bartók's Viola Concerto Bilkent University
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Max Patches

Tools, open-sourced.

Max/MSP instruments and tools built during compositional and research work, released for use in performance and study.

  • Synth
    Syntherella, Poly Synth Polyphonic synthesizer with EQ, LFO, FM, and ADSR envelope, plus 20 recordable patterns.
    App
  • Patch
    Syntherella, open Max patch The editable Max patch for study and modification.
    Patch
Syntherella Max patch interface

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