Octophony

This paper describes a study on three-dimensional sound panning used in electro-acoustical music. A complete electronic three-dimensional panning system has been developped, evaluated and successfully used in a live performance. The main features of this system are: real-time operation, human-engineered opto-electronic controller, compatibility with standard studio recording equipment and ease of interfacing, Psycho-acoustical tests have been conducted and prove that the system is a valuable tool for the electro-acoustic music composer.