The Taxonomic Database for Solo Electroacoustic Works was first published as part of my doctoral essay at University of Miami, which can be found here.

Presently, the database is being maintained as this Google Sheets file.

Click the link to be directed to the database.

Some ways to use the database:

(1) Finding Compatible SetUps:

If you have a particular piece in mind and want to find a piece that will easily accompany it, use ctrl-”F”/command-”F” (Windows/Mac) for the piece, and find the serial code associated with it.

*If the piece is not on the database yet, please submit it using the submission form.

Once you have the code, search for pieces using the same serial code. If you are willing to do a piece with a slightly different set up (but mostly similar) delete the ending parts of the serial code. The more you delete the less similar the setups in your search can be.

Ex. If I wanted a piece with a setup similar to Bruce Hamilton’s Interzones then I would find the code to be 1.1.2.1.0:N,2. Other pieces with that setup could be Francisco Perez’s Tesseract which uses the same code (and therefore the same electronics).

(2) Finding Similar Setups

If you would like to find setups that might add one new element (like adding a microphone or an additional speaker), simply remove some of the ending of the serial code.

Ex. For Bruce Hamilton’s Interzones, if I delete all but the first 5 numbers (1.1.2.1.0) I will be able to see setups that are similar but not identical, such as Shaun Tilburg’s An Hour of Change (1.1.2.1.0:E,2) which would only add the option of adding a microphone.

The more numbers you delete at the end of the code, the less similar the setup, allowing you to shape how much you want to add to your electronic setup to add another electroacoustic piece to your program.

(3) Use the recommended set up charts

You can find a full list of recommended set ups by serial code HERE.

(4) Find pieces that use the equipment you already own (coming soon)

Click here to be taken to a question form which will determine what serial codes are compatible with the equipment you own. Once you have the list of serial codes, you can search the database for any works that align with your given setup.

Learn more about the Taxonomic Serial Code System by clicking here! (Coming soon)