Ariel Elkin: AriVibes, a musical augmenter for iOS
AriVibes is an iOS app designed to enable users to musically transform the sounds of physical objects. In other words, it is a portable, self-contained augmented reality system that allows a user to shape and control the perceived timbre of objects, to enable a wide range of users to use any object as a musical instrument.
The musical augmentation proposed is achieved by altering the timbre of an object with audio effects, and offering real-time control over one or more augmentation parameters.
On Thursday, January 26th, I’d like to present the research and the design concepts behind its making.
And do a live demo with some beatboxing… See a teaser here:
- I forgot to mention, I make music too!
90MIN SONGWRITING CHALLENGE 19/01/2012
Tonight we had our second songwriting challenge. Two teams of music hackers who’ve never worked together before. 90 mins to write a song….
Here’s what happened!
Team 1: Ariel, Bushra, Jean-Baptist > Lullaby
Songwriting 19 Jan 2012 by Music Hackspace
Team 2: Andrew, Paul, Ziad> hsjamery.mp3 <–download
Hsjamery – 90MIN SONGWRITING CHALLENGE 19/1/2012 team 2 by musichackspace
Enrico Bertelli and David Ibbett: percussion live electronics
Enrico and David are classically trained composers. Enrico has been inspired by Xenakis and performs regularly compositions by Steve Reich. David studied composition at Cambridge and together they composed musical performances using electronic drum kits, MaxMSP, Ableton Live and an iPad.
We recorded three videos during their presentations.
In the first video, Enrico plays a piece using samples of guitar and drums.
In the second video, Enrico and David improvise with Enrico on the drums playing guitar and drum samples again, while David controls the chord progression of the sound samples:
In the third video, Enrico explains the process behind a piece they’ve composed together and a performance of the piece (to be posted soon)
Xmas Present Show and Tell
Music hackers were invited to share and enjoy their Christmas presents and projects with the group.
Here are a selection:
Guy’s Tenori-on
Guy demoed his new Tenori-on. Ten minuts later the group were mesmerised in a bleepy blinky trance.
See the video for guys intro to the fantastic Tenori-on:
Phil’s Wave Flavours
Phil showed off his Maximillian based composition, “Wave Flavours.”
Phil also demoed his iPhone synth. Check out the video for more.
Ziad’s Tascam DR-004
Ziad presented his Tascam digital 4-track recorder. A great songwriters tool and field recording device. We’ll be seeing more of the DR-004 at the hackspace in the coming months.
Ziad and Martin also teamed up to combine Martin’s self-built BlipBox Midi controller with Ziad’s Ableton based sound design. Check out the video for a demo:
Macro’s Sony MDR-XB300 Headphones
Macro indulged in a “Bourgeois” Spotify Premium account and a new pair of earphones to enjoy it with. (seen here modelled by Guy)
Marco also presented his video editing/ encoding/streaming projects. Hopefully we’ll be live-streaming presentations using his technology in the near future…
Martin’s New Studio
The largest part of the meeting was spent in Martin’s new studio. This space is full of traditional instruments and assorted electronics. Far too many to list here. Needless to say, much noise was made and fun was had.
Thanks Martin for having us, and congratulations on your great new studio!