Valbom, LeonelMarcos, Adérito2011-04-282011-04-282005-12Valbom, Leonel; Marcos, Adérito - WAVE: sound and music in an immersive environment. "Computers & Graphics" [Em linha]. ISSN 0097-8493. Vol. 29, Issue 6, (2005), p. 871-8810097-8493http://hdl.handle.net/10400.2/1763This paper presents WAVE—a Virtual Audio Environment, which embraces the implementation of an immersive musical instrument model that uses three-dimensional (3D) sound techniques combined with visualisation and virtual reality technologies. This prototype environment aims to extend the idea of a musical instrument into a new musical/audio system, incorporating traditional musical concepts side by side with actual music concepts, in order to progress one step further in the music/sound composing and performing approaches. The architecture of the system is based on low-cost hardware and open source software with affordable professional audio equipment to maintain an adequate sound quality. Also several applications of this virtual environment are discussed in the paper, including the way to satisfy at the same time composers, performers, music/audio students or even simple occasional users.engSound and music systemsVirtual realityInteraction techniquesPerforming artsjournal article