review: Sergi Jordà (reactable) talk

[cola_fan]

Review of Sergi Jorda's talk, 4 October 2007
reviewed by Graham Coleman, to be posted at the seminar wiki

Comments

[cola_fan]

One of the best parts is that the tracking system is free!

So you can build your own tabletop music applications.

http://mtg.upf.edu/reactable/?software

[zeroplate]

thanks for posting this, graham. there's a device that is sold at places like Spencer's that actually is kind of similar to the way this interface works. it's essentially a toy/party game, but it works on the idea of placing tactile shapes on a surface that lights up and reacts by triggering loops, effects, and so on. each shape does something different and where you put it on the board causes a different reaction. you can actually record INTO the thing too, and use one of the shapes to trigger a loop of that recording. it's really primitive and probably not useful for anything serious, but just playing with it for 20 min got me thinking of possibilities

[cola_fan]

I agree with you; performing with a computer can remove the burden of some tasks (note selection) and offer other forms of articulation and expression (effects processing, more global changes to the arrangement). However, I think process automation can create a vacuum, of connection and of risk

[britta43]

You know--math and science people aren't supposed to be able to write as beautifully as you do. Is there anything you can't do???

(Yes, I am jealous of people like you who can do everything!!)

Grins. You are wise beyond your few years!

[laurapatt]

ditto to emily :)

[cola_fan]

indeed

[cola_fan]

In my world, everybody who has something interesting to say must find the best way to say it so that it may be understood. Either that, or it will not be heard.

As I believe, it is a matter of interest. A person who is not interested in writing will not find the time or energy to indulge in it.

But this is not a problem with you, who are an excellent writer.