Modular Scriptable Synthesizer Anti Consumerism
Program so far:
Programming in maxmspgenerators :
kres=List-counter driven click generator
kres_ext=syncable kres
kresVar=extended variable list
bgf=bitxor generator/filter
Bfmg=bitxor frequencymodulation generator
Bit-H.mono 0.1= alfaversion variable fmbit generator
chaos gen0.2 = noise carrier fm
cycletree=sinustree, additive and phase synthesizer
cyclestrack=interference-sinus-stack
processors/filters :
DVC=Dynamic Volume Controller
DVCHard=Dynamic Volume Controller without line smoothing
lowbit= change bitsize filter
var filters : max filters
svf=low/band/high/notch filter
editors :
variable complixity editors
scripting generators for kres, cycletree and cyclestack
shift functions
sinetree bitxor example
sinetree/FM example
sinestack/FM example
Kres-0.8.1.4 example
Exposition/Codes :
The exposition opened sat 5 juli. pretty crowded... lots of people dared to enter the "coffin" and freaked with the synth, making new, previously unheard soundscapes and discovered bugssourcecode: components.sit
ps: the controller file is named "main control" and is located in "/masters"
if you own a midi keyboard, the note values that control the synths are in the
"knoppen overzicht.2" file.
Thesis :
It is a max executable. works best under os9.LFPLI.hell.sit
"slow dynamic scripting"
Research :
midi interfacelearning curve
sounddesign formats
modular synthesizers
chaotic/experimental music
tunneling
hidden areas
urban exploring/rebellion/guerrilia
alternative living
Hardware :
220x70x85cm metal box2.5cm square pipe construction
2mm sheet steel surface
coated (black tektyl)
isolated (polystyreen)
inside plated with thin wood (painted black)
Project :
soundsystem2x small w-bin (600w each)
2x longthrower mid (100w each)
1x high (horn)
cabin as control station/ part of speakerwall
Inspiration :
the interface of this instrument are 32 rectangular buttonswith a minimal green led display parameters so settings can be seen.
the interface is housed in a wood / aluminium box which the user is free
to move around the cabin.
there is no manual or helpfile available.
before the user can understand, he/she has to think for him/herself.
when this installation is presented, the sourcecode is available on cd.
after the exibition i will post it on this site.
Audio :
the range of audio this instrument can reach can be describedas "noise, idm, clicks, glitch and streched out to soundscapes and drones".
because the editing is rather fluid and there is no real sequencer,
this audio stream can be described as non-linear music.
the parameters can control most of the processes clearly,
but also random functions are used for the generators.
when the user discovers deeper layers of the program, it is possible
to create his/her own addons on generators/filters and choose new variations
of the working synth. hereby the user can choose from a range of scripts.
even deeper hidden is the possibility to create own scripts.
this means that the user can code the synth, making it a genuine
semi-realtime modular synthesizer.
Expositions :
No Title (or dronegenerator0.6) - Psycholab project of J Roijackers and M Verhallen
betatest K-res0.6 (visualised on 17" monitor)chair interface (2 x keypad for left and right edit)
sub speakers (folded horn model x 2) monster (teeth and red eyes)
locations:
Punct - Tilburg
Overdose - Den Bosch (updated version 0.7.2)
Sociale Dienst - Enschede (updated version 0.8.1.4)
Soundbomb - Psycholab project of J Roijackers and M Verhallen
2 suitcases filled with speakers and sound device12 volts accu
on/off switch
locations:
Punct - Tilburg
used at peace demonstration 22feb in Amsterdam
BOMB
Freeway - M Verhallen
cocon of tv-monitors with noise interface maskliveset audio interfering with video
locations:
Final exams presentation Kunstakademie DenBosch
Robodock - Amsterdam (joined project with J Roijackers - SpeakerSpiral)
Noise Interfering Mask - M Verhallen + user
audioversion of Freewaynoiseinteractive musical instrument
location:
De Fabriek - Eindhoven