Vibrato as a means for Sonification of Athletes Heartrate Data

Abstract

Vibrato is an audio effect that uses time delay modulation technique. As opposed to the prior uses of this audio effect, the aim of this project is to develop a system by using the effect of Vibrato, which gauges fitness levels in athletes by sonifying their heartbeats/minutes data. Heartrates in athletes vary due to their fitness levels and there are tools like smartwatches that measure them however there is lack of fitness tools that can promptly measure and produce a direct outcome that can provoke them promptly towards higher goals. This project investigates how vibrato can be used as an effect to enhance this proposed system’s effectiveness in pushing athletes further towards their goals.