KOAN PLUGIN

 

 

memory effect at iteration 2
Variation of output was gesturally controlled by way of the "Space Beam" (infra-red theremin), altering the frequency range on the "Blue Ringer" (ring modulator) via Control Voltage.

 

 memory effect 001
a generative composition by andrew garton and tim cole

commissioned for the opening of Iteration 2, the second international conference on generative systems in the electronic arts.


Memory Effect 001 consists of three synthesised voices, each comprised of a tone generator, a particle synthesiser (granulator) and delays.

Root values of the piece are based on a chromatic sequence (G#, A, Bb, B, C, Db, D, Eb, E, F, Gb, G).

A three note melody is played in voices 2 and 3 with Pattern Use values of 68%. An additional Mutation Factor of 611/1000, provides significant variation of the simple three note melody.

Voice 2 contains a three note chord structure that varies in density over time. Voice 3 contains a two note chord structure carrying the same change values as Voice 2.

The entire piece cycles at 40 minute intervals and has been exported from KoanPro® as a VectorAudio file. Less than 1kb, this file contains all attributes to perform this piece generatively using the SKME® (SSEYO KOAN MUSIC ENGINE) and the SKSE® (SSEYO KOAN SYNTH ENGINE) available in this form as a Web browser plugin.

Memory effect 001 was commissioned for the opening of the generative art conference, Iteration 2.

Andrew Garton is a generative composer and sound designer. Based in Melbourne, his work is largely influenced by social concerns, particularly those of immigration and cultural dislocation. His ambient and experimental sound works are available from Secession Records (Melbourne) and commissioned pieces from KunstRadio (Vienna).

Tim Cole is co-founder of the generative composition tool, KoanPro. In recent years, Tim has influenced the development of the VectorAudio format created by SSEYO Ltd, for the realisation of mobile music devices such as toys, game environments and PDAs.

Special thanks to SSEYO Ltd software and technical support.