Technology has an intimate relationship with music throughout human history. Modern use of electronic amplification, especially in the case of the electric guitar, has expanded the vocabulary with which performers may produce their music. Jimi Hendrix realized this potential in his instrument, and influenced entire genres of music in doing so. A statistical analysis, using a signal analyzer and MATLAB, of both solid-state and tube amplifiers allowed a discussion on how the signal is modified to produce entirely new sounds. Finally, recommendations are made for continuation of this project.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Saunders, James F.

Subject

• Industry
• Culture
• Innovation

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 07D068I

Keyword

• Acoustical engineering

Advisor

• Furlong-Vazquez, Cosme

Year

• 2007

Date created

• 2007-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2021-01-06