Submission + - SPAM: Keith McMillen, Age 67, Has Left Us
kopecn writes: Keith McMillen, a key innovator in audio and music technology, passed away this week, leaving a profound impact on the field. Born on July 10, 1957, in Bermuda, he focused on enhancing live interactive music and held a BS in Acoustics from the University of Illinois. He created MAPPS, a music composition system, and founded Zeta Music in 1979, specializing in modern violin advancements.
As Vice President of Gibson Guitars in 1992, he developed the G-WIZ control language, contributing to the Open Sound Control (OSC) protocol, which influenced MPE and MIDI 2.0. In 2005, he launched Keith McMillen Instruments, known for innovative products like the K-Bow and QuNeo that utilized Smart Fabric sensors. He later started BeBop Sensors for wearable tech and founded Sensible Robotics, focusing on robotic skin.
McMillen's work significantly advanced the convergence of technology and music, and his legacy will continue to inspire future innovations in these areas, marking his passing as a considerable loss to the music and tech industries.
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As Vice President of Gibson Guitars in 1992, he developed the G-WIZ control language, contributing to the Open Sound Control (OSC) protocol, which influenced MPE and MIDI 2.0. In 2005, he launched Keith McMillen Instruments, known for innovative products like the K-Bow and QuNeo that utilized Smart Fabric sensors. He later started BeBop Sensors for wearable tech and founded Sensible Robotics, focusing on robotic skin.
McMillen's work significantly advanced the convergence of technology and music, and his legacy will continue to inspire future innovations in these areas, marking his passing as a considerable loss to the music and tech industries.
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