By Audio Genetics, on August 10th, 2010
RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENT:
Our work on the newest audio specimen pool based on the aerophone genome is complete. This collection was put into motion by private interests, but is now available to the general public. Go to the research page for more information, audio demos, and to order the specimens for your own audio research and composition.
-A.G.L.
By Audio Genetics, on July 6th, 2010
Freely Downloadable Kontakt Instrument
RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENT:
The goal of our research team here at the Audio Genetics Lab is to take natural specimens from the world, mine their acoustic genome for aurally useful and stimulating possibilities, and then reconstruct the original specimen into wholly new creations of organic and inorganic compatibility through advanced audio gene manipulation. The new species are then organized and compiled into highly-performable instruments for use by other researchers in their home labs/studios.
The results of our first round of testing and audio genetics on the Tongue Drum dataset is complete. The library is now released freely to the public for download and use. We at the lab will welcome reports of use, side effects, and temperment changes resulting from use of these specimens.
By Audio Genetics, on June 15th, 2010
Project Synopsis: Continuation of the examination of the potential musical application of music applicators. In this instance, plectrums of varying densities and materials will be subjected to many stressful stimuli including:
- Scraping
- Drilling
- Abrasive brushwheel
- Vocal ridicule
- Water submersion
- Burning
The plectrum will be analyzed throughout the process for potential sonic material, and any useful results will be documented for later study. It is the goal of the researchers to raise the self-worth of the plectrums by uncovering their own musical potential as separate from the typical use of applying music-inducing force upon other inherently musical devices in rapid succession (see Malmsteen, 120).
