Colour Synth Sequencer
The 'Colour Synth' synthesizer box is an innovative fusion of color and sound, designed to teach children the correlation between musical notes. Leveraging the combined power of Arduino and MaxMSP sound engineering software, this synthesizer uses an RGB sensor to detect color, transforming it into musical notes with the help of MaxMSP.
Echoing the aesthetics of a vinyl player, a motor rotates a disc atop the device, while knobs allow for sound modulation, altering volume, filter EQ, compression, and more - all communicated to MaxMSP. Side buttons provide an option to toggle sound output based on whether a particular color is under the sensor, giving the users the ability to create dynamic beats.
One of my most enjoyable projects, 'Colour Synth' not only represents my penchant for designing enjoyable learning experiences, but also stands as the culmination of my learning in this module.
Echoing the aesthetics of a vinyl player, a motor rotates a disc atop the device, while knobs allow for sound modulation, altering volume, filter EQ, compression, and more - all communicated to MaxMSP. Side buttons provide an option to toggle sound output based on whether a particular color is under the sensor, giving the users the ability to create dynamic beats.
One of my most enjoyable projects, 'Colour Synth' not only represents my penchant for designing enjoyable learning experiences, but also stands as the culmination of my learning in this module.
Final Thoughts
Overall, I was very pleased with the final outcome of this project. It was a challenging process, especially when it came to getting MAX to work with Arduino, but I am happy with the results. Looking back, there are a few things that I would do differently in future projects, such as focusing more on the form and brand identity of the project rather than solely on the functional aspects.