Software :: Violin Arch Designer, v.1.0.0
- Hwang Il Seok
- 14 hours ago
- 2 min read
Updated: 11 minutes ago
This software automatically generates Stradivari-style arching profiles based on the plate width and height (thickness) defined by the user. The generated profiles can be printed to create physical arching templates.
Summary
Based on my research demonstrating that Stradivari's arching can be reconstructed using trochoid curves (see report), this program utilizes curtate hypotrochoid and epitrochoid curves to create arching lines that are remarkably similar to the originals.
Key Features:
Automatic generation of Stradivari-style arches based on instrument size.
Modification of Arch #6.
Creation of single arch profiles.
Arch fullness analysis.
Contour Analysis
For the theoretical background, please refer to the research report linked above. For instructions on how to use the software, please refer to the user manual below.
View user's manual
Download program and user's manual
It took roughly 15 years to obtain satisfactory results in drafting body outlines and reconstructing Stradivari's arching.
Now, I plan to put design research aside for a while and return my focus to acoustics.
There is already plenty of excellent research on string instrument acoustics. However, I personally find it regrettable that it is difficult for makers to apply these findings to actual instrument making.
Acoustic research requires significant resources, so there are limits to what I can do alone. However, within my capabilities, I plan to focus on helping makers apply these results more easily to their work.
This journey will also take time, but I appreciate your continued interest and support.
Thank you.
This software is distributed for free and is for PC.
Please do not criticize the lack of a Mac version. (This is free.)
To create a version for Mac, a Mac computer is required, but I do not currently own one. Even if I had a Mac, converting and testing would take a lot of time. If circumstances permit in the future, I will create and upload a Mac version.
Comments