The following is a required WEB-BASED SURVEY CONSENT FORM for research at the University of Central Missouri.

Identification of Researchers: This research is being performed by principal investigator Jeff Kaiser (with the University of Central Missouri).

Purpose of the Study: These questions will focus on:

1) The type of electronic musical instruments and technology used to create music involving live looping
2) How the musician/technologists interact with the technology
3) The musician/technologists conceptions of music and sound, and;
4) How such conceptions affect the development and use of the technology.

Request for Participation: I am inviting your participation in research for this study documenting and exploring the current thought and practice of building and using live loopers. The focus will be on practitioners and developers of diverse musical practices—from popular to experimental music—that use and develop electronic technology with the purpose of live looping. You will be one of approximately 10-50 technologists/musicians completing the survey. It is up to you whether you would like to participate. If you decide not to participate, you will not be penalized in any way. You can also decide to stop at any time without penalty. All questions are optional. If you do not wish to answer any of the questions, you may simply skip them. You will have the choice to be anonymous or identified. If you submit a survey, you may withdraw your information at any time prior to publication by contacting the researcher.

Exclusions: You must be at least 18 years of age to participate in this study.

Description of Research Method: This study involves completing a survey about technology and music using live looping. The survey will ask you about your views regarding the topic. This study will take a varied amount of time to finish, from 0 minutes to 30, depending on the length of your responses.

Privacy: All information collected will be kept secure. You will be given the option of identifying yourself or being anonymous. Your confidentiality will be maintained to the degree permitted by the technology used. Specifically, no guarantees can be made regarding the interception of data sent via the Internet by any third parties.

Explanation of Risks: The are no risks associated with participating in this study.

Explanation of Benefits: You will not benefit from participating in this study.

Questions: If you have any questions about this study, please contact Jeff Kaiser, (660) 543-4115. If you have any questions about your rights as a research participant, please contact the UCM Research Compliance Officer (660) 543-8562.

Please click the following indicating your choice to be in this study.
(This is the only required question, all others are optional.):