QUANTUM FRAME
LITTLE SOUND MACHINES
LITTLE SOUND MACHINES
2019 -
2018
2018
The Quantum Frame is a mechanical installation that speculates on the future of quantum computing and what that may hold for machine intelligence and consciousness. The installation takes the form of the present day quantum computer, with a tubular central chamber, where machine learning data drives the mechanical movements of an electromagnetic structure, breathing life into the metallic framework, a ghost in the machine.
The current version of the frame is self-generative. But the artist hopes that once time-sharing of the quantum computer is open to the general public, that the installation may be able to talk with the quantum machine directly via data transfer.
This piece is currently on-going. Magnetic field experimentation and research with ferrofluid are currently in--progress.
The Little Sound Machines is a sound installation consisting of a series of both mechanical and digital machines that are connected to an AI network. Three AIs form the central brain of the network. Through learning from and influencing each other, the AIs construct the musical phrases that are then played out through a series of sound-generating machines. The music generated by the AI is also presented on a series of television screens that visualizes both the AI data and audio, as well as machine logic and behavior to the audience.
This piece proposes a new mode of music creation in the age of intelligent machine. Through experimentation, the artist presents an exploration of new musical interfaces that erases the composer from the equation, to present a purely machine-made performance.
The Little Sound Machines are made from found objects, up-cycled and spare parts.
The Little Sound Machines is a sound installation consisting of a series of both mechanical and digital machines that are connected to an AI network. Three AIs form the central brain of the network. Through learning from and influencing each other, the AIs construct the musical phrases that are then played out through a series of sound-generating machines. The music generated by the AI is also presented on a series of television screens that visualizes both the AI data and audio, as well as machine logic and behavior to the audience.
This piece proposes a new mode of music creation in the age of intelligent machine. Through experimentation, the artist presents an exploration of new musical interfaces that erases the composer from the equation, to present a purely machine-made performance.
The Little Sound Machines are made from found objects, up-cycled and spare parts.
LITTLE SOUND MACHINES
2018
The Little Sound Machines is a sound installation consisting of a series of both mechanical and digital machines that are connected to an AI network. Three AIs form the central brain of the network. Through learning from and influencing each other, the AIs construct the musical phrases that are then played out through a series of sound-generating machines. The music generated by the AI is also presented on a series of television screens that visualizes both the AI data and audio, as well as machine logic and behavior to the audience.
This piece proposes a new mode of music creation in the age of intelligent machine. Through experimentation, the artist presents an exploration of new musical interfaces that erases the composer from the equation, to present a purely machine-made performance.
The Little Sound Machines are made from found objects, up-cycled and spare parts.
LITTLE SOUND MACHINES
2018
The Little Sound Machines is a sound installation consisting of a series of both mechanical and digital machines that are connected to an AI network. Three ML models form the central brain of the network. Through learning from and influencing each other, the models construct the musical phrases that are then played out through a series of sound-generating machines.
The piece positions the musician and artist in collaboration with the machine. Through experimentation, the artist explores new musical interfaces that erases the composer from the equation in favor of a purely machine-made performance. This performance evolves throughout time, allowing the machine autonomy to self-learn and express.
The Little Sound Machines are made constructed from found objects, up-cycled components, and spare parts.
This work is part of the artist's continued exploration in incorporating ML technologies in music production and performance. It was exhibited at the Yeah / Nah Gallery in Shanghai in 2018.
Testing Little Sound Machines with machine learning module.
Machine No.1
This machine utilizes bells scavenged old school telephones and triggers them through sending electricity through the ringing mechanism.
Machine No.2
This machine utilizes the same mechanism as Machine No. 1, but it spatially reconfigures the bells to see how sound bounces in the vitrine.
Machine No.3
This machine is constructed from a solenoid
attached to some found copper board. The solenoid strikes the piece of felt placed
underneath, acting as a drum machine.
Machine No.4
This machine utilizes two miniature air pumps to push salt through tubing. The contact mic in the vitrine captures the sound of salt rubbing against the tubes as it moves up and down.
Machine No.5
This machine controls the airflow of the fan. The contact mic amplifies the sound of air traveling through the vitrine. Light materials such as broken up foam can also be placed in the vitrine to create different types of sound textures.
Machine No.6
This machine channels the sounds generated by the other machines and channels it back through the vitrine, amplifying the sound in the contained space of the dome.
Machine No.7
This machine utilizes solenoids to activate the xylophone, bringing melody into the ensemble. As the machine learns from itself and evolves, the melody presents this evolution in sound.