An Energy Conserving Finite Difference Scheme for the Simulation of Collisions in Snare Drums

Alberto Torin, Brian Hamilton, Stefan Bilbao

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Abstract

In this paper, a physics-based model for a snare drum will be discussed, along with its finite difference simulation. The interactions between a mallet and the membrane and between the snares and the membrane will be described as perfectly elastic collisions. A novel numerical scheme for the implementation of collisions will be presented, which allows a complete energy analysis for the
whole system. Viscothermal losses will be added to the equation for the 3D wave propagation. Results from simulations and sound examples will be presented.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 17th International Conference on Digital Audio Effects
Number of pages8
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2014
Event17th International Conference on Digital Audio Effects - Erlangen, Germany
Duration: 1 Sept 20145 Sept 2014

Conference

Conference17th International Conference on Digital Audio Effects
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityErlangen
Period1/09/145/09/14

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