The process of configuring a Nurad breath controller involves assigning its output data to control specific parameters within a digital audio workstation (DAW) or synthesizer. This assignment allows the intensity of a musician’s breath to directly influence elements such as volume, pitch, filter cutoff, or any other controllable parameter, creating a dynamic and expressive performance. For example, an increased breath intensity might be mapped to raise the volume of a sustained note, simulating the natural swell of a wind instrument.
This type of control mapping provides a more nuanced and organic performance experience compared to traditional keyboard-based modulation. It allows for real-time, subtle alterations that emulate the expressive capabilities of acoustic instruments. Historically, breath controllers have offered musicians expanded control over synthesizers, enabling them to translate the emotional content of their breath into the sonic output, bridging the gap between physical expression and electronic music production.
