I seem to have snapped out of a creative funk. During the last day I have spent time thinking about, doing background research on, designing, or actively working on the following projects:
– LED poi for Ava (thinking about a simpler graphics algorithm)
– Automatic drum sequencer (tweaking algorithm, thinking about hardware)
– Bassline sequencer (rhythm is obvious, need some input for chord progressions and some kind of complex arpeggiator)
– Device for controlling large numbers of LEDs in rhythmic patterns (for a party later this summer)
– Multi-band, multi-source mixing audio compressor (looks workable but hard to do without lots of computing horsepower; arduino is probably not enough)
– Rearranging my music box so I can place the keyboard behind the rest of the controls (better ergonomics)
– Custom kick-drum synthesizer/MIDI metronome device (what goes into a solid kick drum sound?)
– Jacket design involving irregular vertical pleats (bought some fabric and buttons; simple design, interesting texture)