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Music with unconventional computing

a system for physarum polycephalum sound synthesis

Edward BraundEduardo Miranda

pp. 175-189

Abstract

The field of computer music is evolving in tandem with advances in computer science. Our research is interested in how the developing field of unconventional computation may provide new pathways for music and music technologies. In this paper we present the development of a system for harnessing the biological computing substrate Physarum Polycephalum for sonification. Physarum Polycephalum is a large single cell with a myriad of diploid nuclei, which moves like a giant amoeba in its pursuit for food. The organism is amorphous, and although without a brain or any serving centre of control, can respond to the environmental conditions that surround it.

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Aramaki Mitsuko, Derrien Olivier, Kronland-Martinet Richard, Ystad Sølvi (2014) Sound, music, and motion: 10th international symposium, CMMR 2013, Marseille, France, October 15-18, 2013. revised selected papers. Dordrecht, Springer.

Pages: 175-189

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-12976-1_11

Full citation:

Braund Edward, Miranda Eduardo (2014) „Music with unconventional computing: a system for physarum polycephalum sound synthesis“, In: M. Aramaki, O. Derrien, R. Kronland-Martinet & S. Ystad (eds.), Sound, music, and motion, Dordrecht, Springer, 175–189.