The protocals for this module was to create a DMI
using Arduino, sensors, and Max/MSP. This will demonstrate the authors ability
to control sound in real-time, by implementing appropriate mapping strategies,
and to present this instrument in a short demo, and perform with it as an
ensemble.
The group ensemble
consists of Nicole Roche and Shauna Shanahan. Shauna is interested in the
flex/bend sensor ideals and would also in corporate her own way in using it
with the Arduino. Shauna would like the led lights to be set off through
different beats formed by using the flex sensor. Nicole is interested in using
the slider potentiometer to connect the sound volume and also to the led lights
and see how they react with one another.
The Performance
The goal of the
group was to create a performance that was expressive and to communicate ideas
and emotions through the instruments.
In preparation for
the performance we gained knowledge of each other's instruments through
practicing with each other rehearsing different effects that could blend
together using the instruments.
For the
performance as a group we organised the sound effects that we would create into
different parts. The author created the base clip Nicole on drum and Shauna on
synth. Together as a group we picked tracks in ableton that would correspond
with one another’s sound. During performance as an ensemble we used non-verbal
ques to communicate and watched each other's hand movements this is how we
gained knowledge of each other's instruments through practicing with each
other.
It was a successful
performance, goals were achieved and we obtained good feedback from other
members of the class.
