AboutThe Tech
event
Synthux Hackathon 2024

The Collaborator

The Collaborator is a multi-user instrument for all ability levels to jam together
MaxMSP
Arduino
Ableton
Distance sensor
Touch sensor
prompt
maker/s
Ana Mahadevan
Julian Ferraro
Nik Madhu
Nick Lankau
Josh Thies

Coaches & collaborators

David Schaal, Jiffer Harriman
institute
Colorado University, ATLAS institute
Our device turns the process of making music into a collaborative experience where people with different levels of music proficiency can engage with each other. By abstracting the controls of the instrument with various knobs, sensors, and buttons, we are able to level the playing field for all users. Up to four users can explore the instrument together and connect through music. We hope to see music born out of a shared experience that embodies community and represents the creativity of each individual in one piece of music.
process & design

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How does it work?

Through intricate interfacing with Max/MSP, our system transforms raw input into a myriad of sonic possibilities, inviting users to explore the boundless realm of musical expression. Each sensor and button input is read by an Arduino, which sends data to Max. Once inside Max, the input data is turned into MIDI messages that Ableton can receive and incorporate into the created sound.
Open source code
Click here to grab this project's code
MaxMSP
Visual programming language for music and multimedia
Arduino
Development board
Ableton
Music production program
Distance sensor
Measuring distance sensor
Touch sensor
A touch capacitance sensor can detect anything that is conductive
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