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MD5319 Semester 2-Project Evaluation ST9

The initial setup took much longer than we would be expecting it, this was due to Ableton Live not recognising the midi keyboard.  Dan and I had to troubleshoot all aspects of our setup to find out what was causing the problem, after finding out that the cause was due to the internal midi setup in the DAW everything was running smoothly. The troubleshooting extended our initial setup time from thirty minutes to one hour. The setup might look very simple however the internal routing of the computers to deliver low latency and synchronised audio communication made this project very complicated.

The primary goal of this project was to observe how blind communication through musical cues at a distance would work, as well as to suggest the further implementation of this idea into an art installation based on Arduino computers rather than Ableton allowing individuals for this type of musical communication. We have intended not to rehearse a performance as being unprepared would enforce the idea of two non-musical individuals blind communicating through the music. I have noticed that the performance wasn't very engaging for the audience this could have been changed trough asking the audience for participation in this performance.

In my opinion, the performance/presentation of the idea went well, and Dan and I managed to get the point across as well as manage to demonstrate how the system based on digital networks would work.

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MD5319 Semester 2 - Process/Performance Statement ST8

Our performance is based on blind communication over the distance we will utilise one set up in the assessment area and one set up in a different location outside of assessment area. Dan and I will start with a quick set up to ensure that all is in working order and we will establish the first connection. We will then proceed to the performance based on musical cues rather than physical or visual. There will be no particular tempo set by the Daw we intend to improvise using the set scale and phrases.

The idea of musical communication over the distance is something that we would like to develop further. The computers with Ableton Daw would be replaced by units build with the use of Arduino technology.  The units that would communicate with each other using the separate server would be placed in random parts of a town, the point of this is that all units involved will be able to hear any of the inputs from all other units on the same network, therefore allowing for musical collaboration via a network in remote locations relative to one another.  As a result, these units could be placed in different parts of the town centre as an art installation.

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MD5319 Semester 2 - Project Proposal ST7

Project Name

Musical Interaction at a Distance (AKA ‘MID’) 

Roles and Responsibilities

We both will be essentially doing the same thing, only using different midi instruments and playing together cooperatively in Ableton Live using an ad-hoc network and Live Link

Theme / Stimulus

How two musicians (or more) at a distance can collaborate using blind communication in the form of musical cues using digital mediums and midi for its near latency free properties and ease of manipulation and functionality. 

Networking Means

We are literally using an online network as well as a network of people (just us two for this assessment but could be many more) to collaborate and make music together from remote locations.

Sonic Aesthetic

It will be ‘Asynchronous’ in nature, utilising two synths both linked to two independent delays. Each will have their own instrument and delay that they independently can play an effect. We will be using only one scale that we have already agreed on prior to the performance.

Technical Requirements 

We will have a MacBook Pro provided by us, however, we will also need another pair of speakers, audio interface and midi keyboard for this unit also provided by the uni. In total, we will need from the uni: 2 audio interfaces, 2 midi keyboards and 2 pairs of speakers as well as 1 Mac desktop with Ableton Live 9.

Initial Rehearsal Schedule

9am meeting at uni Ensuring all hardware is set up as needed Ensuring that the software and network are set up and working as intended Final checks and sound checks Should take maximum 30 minutes altogether.

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MD5319 Semester 2-Simultaneous Performance in Remote Locations ST6

For this task, Dan and I used Ableton Live and its ‘Link’ function to connect both our computers over the ad-hoc network. We have shared the same Ableton template with the same instruments and settings. The performance was based only on MIDI instruments this allowed for very low latency and the real-time collaboration at a distance. The Link below is to the musical piece we created using this method:

https://soundcloud.com/gooddaddyb/st6-simutanies-performance-in-diferent-locations/s-y5kZo

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MD5319 Semester 2 - Networks and Communities ST5

For the task, Dan and I have been collaborating using an internet browser software as a choice. The internet is a collaborative software and thanks to applications using the internet we can connect with others to make music cooperatively. For our performance, we have chosen the Patatap website allowing for triggering samples with the use of the computer keyboard and the Typatone internet application transforming typed words into musical scapes. In our performance, we have used two computers being placed next to each other however the performance could be have done in the remote location this though, would require another software allowing for a transfer of audio over the internet. This software could be Skype or the internet messenger.

Resources: https://patatap.com/ https://typatone.com/

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MD5319 Semester 2-Alternative Stimulus For Music ST4

As I was taking a walk around park campus came across many sounds. First that I have noticed was reverberation in the corridors that give me the idea of the sounds I hear being a dub that has no set rhythm, however, I have noticed that my footsteps are creating a  certain tempo and rhythm. When I have arrived close to rehearsal spaces sound of the bass guitar was quite prominent I just thought 'this is DUB!'. While walking around the campus I have noticed many other sounds being: birds sing, cars, chatters, wind blowing and distant sounds that were unclear and created the sort of noisy background.

This is the sound-map inspired by the sound walk I have taken that day

The other sound-map was made by Dan. We have decided to choose sound-map drawn by Dan to be analysed and made music based on what can be read from its picture and the track below is a representation of this picture.

https://soundcloud.com/gooddaddyb/dub-st-4-walking-thru-the-park/s-w69I7

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MD5319 Semester 2 - Social media strategies ST3

The idea of task two in which audience could connect and interact with the musicians is based on the theme the human connection what is a reflection of the social media.

The Facebook live feed allows the audience to send one of six emoticons that would appear on the live screen feed with the performance and then the musicians would process these emoticons. For instance, each of the emoticons would be assigned to one scene launched in the Ableton DAW this scene would be a part of the song which is streamed online as the result of this action the audience would be deciding how the musical piece will develop.

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MD5319 Semester 2 - Audience Participation ST2

The system that would allow the audience for participation will be based on the Facebook Live stream.

The Facebook live stream allows the audience to send one of six emoticons that would appear on the live screen feed with the performance and then the musicians would process these emoticons. For instance, each of the emoticons would be assigned to one scene launched in the Ableton DAW this scene would be a part of the song which is streamed online as the result of this action the audience would be deciding how the musical piece will develop.