MUSI (Multi-user Ultrasonic Sensor Instrument), 2023
Arduino Leonardo, Ableton software, Midi data, 4 x HC-SR04 sensors, LED strip, speaker, metal wire mesh, modelling wire, sound.
Reversing the one-to-many performance model of electronic music, this instrument encourages a group convergence to create a soundscape. Inspired by phasing in the music of Steve Reich, the proximity of the players to the sensors changes audio effects such as pitch, resonation and delay.
In this way the group playing creates a new soundscape in their unique ways of interacting, testing and finding their impact on the sound through their interaction.
Flickering LEDs recreate the effect of fanning a flame, casting a glow over the room, thinking through the weight and magic of ritual found in religious ceremonies and the collective effervesence felt in shared experiences at live music events.
Made during my time at the Creative Computing Institute, Camberwell.
Arduino Leonardo, Ableton software, Midi data, 4 x HC-SR04 sensors, LED strip, speaker, metal wire mesh, modelling wire, sound.
Reversing the one-to-many performance model of electronic music, this instrument encourages a group convergence to create a soundscape. Inspired by phasing in the music of Steve Reich, the proximity of the players to the sensors changes audio effects such as pitch, resonation and delay.
In this way the group playing creates a new soundscape in their unique ways of interacting, testing and finding their impact on the sound through their interaction.
Flickering LEDs recreate the effect of fanning a flame, casting a glow over the room, thinking through the weight and magic of ritual found in religious ceremonies and the collective effervesence felt in shared experiences at live music events.
Made during my time at the Creative Computing Institute, Camberwell.
