One of the areas I’m currently exploring is using Brain wave control to generate real-time notation. I wanted to integrate brainwaves with acoustic instruments to create a more tangible use of control, that would connect with an audience in a way that using brainwaves to manipulate electronic music doesn’t quite do.

Mind Trio

Mind Trio – A Real Time Notation Sysm

Mind Trio is a musical game whereby a BCMI user selects pathways of a score and these are presented on a display to a pianist. It a simple proof-of-concept system to explore the use of a dynamic digital score and a musician.

The system uses SSVEP for a user to select one of four pathways of a score. The system receives the selection and updates the pianist’s score, at the next update moment, to reflect this.

The system uses MaxScore, a notation extension for MAX/MSP.

For more information see the paper on Mind Trio.

Mind Quartet

For the 2014 Peninsula Arts Festival I am working on a new piece using real-time notation and a string quartet, with Professor Eduardo Miranda.

The performance will incorporate 4 musicians each with a BCMI user controlling the corresponding notation for each musician. Keep an eye on my blog for updates and information on this work in progress piece.