Author: Sonny Worsley
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Strand 2
My initial idea was to incorporate the bela into my design, but using digital along with a analogue/mechanical build proved to be tricky. The idea was to use the bela to control 10 3.3v dc motors individually to work like a 10 step sequencer. With this design I could then program to have each output…
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Sound arts, Strand 2
For my project I want to create a instrument that captures the sound of mechanical parts like motors. rather than the use purely digital or oscillators to create tones and frequencies, the hums and buzzing of anything with a current running throughout can create its own unique sound. I’ve experimented with using pickups/electromagnetic microphones to…
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Sound arts, Strand 2
Circuit bent analogue mixer My idea to circuit bend this mixer came about from the use of no input feedback mixing. I wanted to create a instrument that would produce the same tones and sounds as no input mixing would, but with the benefit of it being a standalone device and have multiple free inputs…
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Creative Sound Projects EL2 Blog 3
Collision Synth Using collision has opened my mind to digital synthesis. Compared to hardware using digital really allows me to push myself and try to create sounds that only I can imagine. With the percussive elements of collision I can see how there is so much experimentation to be done. With the percussive yet melodic…
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Creative Sound Projects EL2 Blog 6
Using tape loops In this video I was experimenting with using tape loops and variable speeds. I have quite a interest for tape loops with how physical and hands on it really is, and how many different ways you can modulate with physical touch. Having something that you can so easily pick up record your…
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Creative Sound Projects EL2 Blog 5
Panning In this audio I recorded electronic percussion from samples and experimented with stereo imaging plugins, each percussive instrument or tone represents its own space on the stereo field. the plugins used were: channel tools, Sonitus surround and Ozone stereo imager. Sonitus surround is one of my favourites for adding depth to a mix as…
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Creative Sound Projects EL2 Blog 4
This audio is from me using a Korg MS-20 synth, a synth I’m confident with using as I have previously used a MS-10 and a Behringer k2 before. My main goal while using the MS-20 was to create a punchy kick sound side chaining a higher octave tone. I begun with changing VCO 1 to…
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Creative Sound Projects EL2 Blog 2
For this piece I had two songs in mind by Aphex Twin that i wanted to mimic/reproduce. The songs are Black Box Life Recorder (Parrallax mix) and Windowlicker, specifically 3.15 – 4 part of Windowlicker. This specific part of windowlicker is what i appreciate most in the track for its stutters and glitches you are…
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Creative Sound Projects EL2 Blog 1
The composition starts with a salt tub which I shook to create the rhythm of the piece. My main objective was to rhythmically use house held objects in two second loops and stack them like a orchestra. For the low kick sound I used a book and shut the book with force to produce a…
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Sonic global culture blog 2
My chosen topic for this essay is based on my personal experience within a sensory ethnographic environment, specifically, a live art performance involving multi-sensory engagement. Most days of the week, I am immersed in a sensory environment through my bar job at an independent music venue. I’ve noticed a clear shift in the atmosphere depending…