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When I started new_LOrk (New York University Laptop Orchestra), I planned to write a piece that I and my students could play together. I envisioned music that we could freely explore various sonic possibilities, yet still within a musical system where we could listen to each other and share musical ideas. reciprocal response was rooted in that initial inspiration. At the beginning of designing this musical system, I considered using a feedback system utilizing piezoelectric microphone and exciter. However, over time, I modified the plan as I wanted to create tactile Music Interaction interfaces that my students can touch and…