Recent Developments in Woodwind Instrument Physical Modeling

This paper briefly reviews several recent developments in physical modeling of woodwind musical instruments. In particular, issues with regard to real-time synthesis of toneholes, the single-reed excitation mechanism, and conical air columns are discussed. A programming environment appropriate for real-time physical modeling synthesis is presented, as well as issues of control demanded by recent increases in model complexity. Psychoacoustic studies have begun to exploit the parametric flexibility of physical models to study complex auditory perception. One recent study addressing auditory learning and memory is described.