220b-winter-2013/hw2

Homework #2: Generative Soundscape

Compose a short piece using

• at least 2 items from the category 1,

and

• both approaches in the category 2.

Note that the techniques in category 2 should be used to control patterns and structures of music, not simply pitch or timbre (as if it were an instrument).

category 1:

• voice
• illusion
• pitch
• timbre

category 2:

• interactive control (integrating devices such as game controller, wii remote, microphone, keyboard, mouse, etc.)
• generative synthesis (integrating algorithms to generate/modify the structures of sounds)

Due date: 2013.2.21 11:59:59pm (or thereabout), Monday.

Resources

Not all of these are directly relevant, but may serve as basic building blocks...

• for mapping your keyboard/mouse to your sound S.M.E.L.T.
• Graham Coleman's most excellent tutorial on ChucK for Music
• ChucK unit generator reference (check out the section on STK instruments, as potential starting points for ready-to-go instruments)
• ChucK examples
• shake-o-matic : virtual shaker player, again a potential building block.

Deliverables

As usual, turn in all files by putting them in your Library/Web/220b/hw3/ directory and email the link to Takako, Rob, and Spencer.

• 1) create a hw3/ directory, and put all the stuff below in there:
• 2) index.html should go into the hw3/ directory
• 3) all related source/sound files (.wav/.ck) NOTE: You must turn in a .wav file showcasing a performance on your system.
• 4) a short README text (readme.txt) file that:
  • specifies instructions on running your programs
  • describes your process/adventure, and perhaps the ideas (technical/aesthetic) behind the composition
  • gives credit, if needed, for the sounds you are using
  • describe any difficulties you encountered in the process
• 5) email Takako, Rob, and Spencer

Have fun with it!