{"id":30,"date":"2010-12-30T12:18:24","date_gmt":"2010-12-30T17:18:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nicolecarrollmusic.com"},"modified":"2018-07-17T07:19:45","modified_gmt":"2018-07-17T11:19:45","slug":"lunchbox","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/nicolecarrollmusic.com\/about\/lunchbox\/","title":{"rendered":"Custom Interfaces & Controllers"},"content":{"rendered":"

I build custom performance interfaces and midi controllers using the Parallax Basic Stamp and Arduino platforms. Designed using environment sensors, such as ultrasonic, pressure, and infrared, the alternative input design allows the performer to step away from the traditional keyboard.<\/p>\n

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Demonstration of Lunchbox at "Alternative Midi Controller" exhibit at World Maker Faire, 2011 photo credit: Sara Bobo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bassoon Live Performance patch<\/strong>
\nA constantly evolving project, this Max\/MSP patch is designed to process bassoon signal while playing a fixed media track. Effects incorporated are: delay, chorus and reson, with more on the way. Prerecorded audio is triggered via score following, and live performance is recorded for playback looping. Input from bassoon bocal pickup is used for pitch tracking. Mounted sensors send control information to Max via Arduino. Currently I have four sensors mounted on my bassoon, which are routed to effect parameters and mix levels: 2 soft potentiometers, 1 force sensitive sensor and 1 piezo film sensor. This is still in the prototype phase, as there is a learning curve with each sensor addition.
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\nPatch Screen Shots:
\nOpen Screen<\/a>
\nLoop\/Reson Module<\/a>
\nChorus Module<\/a>
\nDelay Module<\/a>
\nReson\/Trigger Modules<\/a><\/p>\n

Check out a quick demo video of a controller box I recently built for Hans Tammen. He uses this box as a “spectral conductor”<\/strong>, allowing him to conduct while performing as a member of the ensemble, without standing in front of the group. This box is still undergoing developments, as Hans continues to experiment with it in rehearsal and performances. 1\/2013 Hans’ Light Controller<\/a><\/p>\n

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Andrea DeFelice : Piano controller\/video performance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Piano keyboard converted into a midi controller<\/strong>, which is routed to Max\/MSP to control video playback. Interactive installation. Developed with Tommy Martinez<\/a> at Harvestworks for Andrea DeFelice. 10\/2012<\/p>\n

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