benjamin.day.smith

Lego Synthesizer

2013

A tangible computer interface involving Duplo blocks and granular synthesis!

Balloon Rock Band

2011

Play in a rock band using white balloons! Presented at KCPA's Ellnora Guitar Festival, 2011.

Telematic Composition

2011

Concerts supporting my DMA work at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Interactive High Performance Computing Flocking Simulation

2010

Controlling a supercomputer with a violin in real-time.

Synchronic Shades

2010

A project for solo saxophone and iPod, premiered at NASA, 2010.

Sound-Form Avatar

2009 to present

An exploration in real-time animation and embodiment through musical instruments.

MusiVerse

2006 - present

Combining computer generated virtual worlds with advanced synthesis techniques, the MusiVerse projects create performances in cyberspace, bringing together performers from across the internet in multi-media experiences and expressions.

What Remains

2008

Solo dance work with real-time improvisatory multi-media, co-created with Kimber Andrews, Choreographer and Dancer.

Wii-Dance

2007

The Wii-mote becomes a virtual percussion instrument, every movement and gesture translated into rhythm. Multiple 'motes control multiple computers, each synchronized to a central time clock providing millisecond accuracy for the groove. Collaborative control of the time-clock enables a dynamic, driving performance every time.

CPU Sonifier

2009

Track the performance of your computer through sound!

Portrait Mixer

2007

Creating portraits through mixing video tracks, using the image of the viewer as the mask.

Scrolling Score

2007

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LogoVerse

2007

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