220b-winter-2009

Compositional Algorithms, Psychoacoustics, and Spatial Processing : Class Wiki

course homepage
frequently asked questions
bibliography and readings
music: in-class | more
notes: 01.06.09 / 01.15.09 / 01.20.09 / 01.22.09 / 01.27.09 / 01.29.09 //

02.03.09 / 02.05.09 / 02.10.09 / 02.12.09 / 02.17.09 / 02.24.09 / 02.26.09 //

03.03.09 / 03.05.09 / 03.10.09

labs + assignments on wiki

homework 0: computational (an)aesthetics
homework 1: timbre-scapes
homework 2: generative clouds
homework 3: Computer-Mediated Live Performance!

useful ChucK resources

language specification: documents the language
programmer's guide: documentation for ChucK class libraries
- standard library reference: ready-to-use functionality (like random, mtof, math functions)
- unit generator reference: references of sound synthesis modules in ChucK
MIDI note numbers

Scheduled Final Project Dress Rehearsal Times

Sunday, March 15, 2009 { 11:40 - 2:30 }

WE ARE DOING 30 MINUTE CHUNKS. COME ON TIME, OR FORFEIT YOURS. N: Name

D: Description

E: Equipment....

C: Channels?

12:00 N: Jakes B. & Michael Z. D: vocals plus generative & "smart sampler" E: Jakes: Mic, laptop, motu, novation controller, MIchael: computer, pedals, motu C: 2 x Stereo (4)

12:30 N: Craig H. D: a generative piece E: lumi, laptop, motu C: Stereo (2)

1:00 N: Visda V. & Joel D. D: two pieces, each with camera controlled audio E: 2 laptops (with webcams),2 audio interfaces, 2 projectors, 2 screens C: 2 x Stereo (4)

1:30 N: Isak H. D: generative music E: 1 laptop, 1 motu, 1 midi keyboard(?) C: Stereo (2)

2:00 N: Jason S. & Mike G. D: turntable control + rhythmic matching E: 1 turntable, 1 lumi(?), 2 laptops, 2 motus C: 2 x Stereo (4)

2:30 N: Kike A. D: live computer performance E: 1 trigger finger, 1 slork laptop, (maybe piano?), 1 motu C: Stereo (2)

3:00 N: Murphy Z. D: a speech controlled algorithm E: 1 laptop w mic, stereo C: Stereo (2)

3:30 N: Jorge H. & Kapil K. D: guitars + rhythm E: 1 guitar, 1 laptop, 1 control surface, 1 audio interface. C: Stereo (2) + amp???

4:00 N: Grahame L. D: computer and guitar E: 1 linux machine, guitar, mic and/or amp? C: Stereo (2) + amp???

4:30 N: Andy G. & Chris W. D: something with cows and sounds triggered via microphone E: 2 mics, 2 laptops, 2 audio interfaces, projector. C: Multi-channel (8?)