Poster Statement

Keywords: Sound, music, audio, software, hardware, computer, microprocessor, Arduino, performance, interactive

Abstract

The Gendynish algorithm is software that runs on Arduino-class microprocessors to produces sounds similar to Iannis Xenakis’ dynamic stochastic synthesis. This article outlines the origins of stochastic synthesis and describes the Gendynish algorithm and associated electronic instrument development and performance outcomes. This algorithm takes a somewhat unconventional approach to Arduino audio. In doing so it demonstrates how once cutting-edge computer music practices are now much more accessible and that the spirit of creative expression through audio technologies remains alive and well.

• Andrew R. Brown is an active computer musician, computational artist, builder of creative software tools, re- searcher and supervisor of research students. He is Professor of Digital Arts at Griffith University in Brisbane and Program Director for the Bachelor of Creative and Interactive Media.

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