Moving Sound

Screen shot 2009-10-18 at 10.00.18 PMThis project aims to create sound from movement. In this processing sketch, the system finds three areas of a particular size and assigns each a continuous tone according to its size associating larger pieces with lower tones.  The colors indicate the three sound-generating regions.

The applet has been posted along with the source, although you may have to run it locally in processing to work properly.  You will need a video camera attached to your computer.  Listen to a sound clip from the synth.

Colorspace Synthesizer

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An experimental, interactive audio synthesizer in which independent generators combine to create an ambient soundscape as they try to reach a state of equilibrium.

Click to listen to a sample clip, play with the applet, or view the source.