Research on Technology

Whilst researching videos and information about the Wii Remote Controller, I came across this video which I found extremely interesting on both a technological and performance aspect; using the technology of motion sensors the Physical Sequencer is a human interface which inevitably encourages musical expression:

The Physical Sequencer is a grid based human sequencer that uses 56 motion sensors which are individually gridded on a 7x8 board which detect the movement of the performer; this movement could consist of speed and height. A Motion Sensor is a device that contains an electronic device which detects motion, within electronic sensors when motion is detected these sensors will transform motion and produce this into an electric signal. Regarding the video, when each of these motion sensors detect the movement of the performer; each motion sensor will send an electric signal to a connected laptop which will use theses signals to trigger a sample or musical sound depending on the software used.

As a result of watching this, the video above shows how a sound installation can be combined with a performance whether its a choreographed dance or if it is improvised movements.