APPLICATIONS TO ELECTRONIC COMPOSITION / After creating the device, I initially tested it with electronic instruments, including simple synthesizers and drum machines. I was immediately captivated by the result, as it embodied principles of groove—flexible, unconventional, almost like a beat without the beat: I couldn't quite grasp the pulse, yet I sensed a kind of rhythmic coherence. Driven by exploration and creativity, I composed three pieces using this tool. I believe this music could be what our nephews dance to alone, partying in the Metaverse within their rooms.
In the following examples, you can listen to the diverse resultant rhythmic interplay generated by different BPM distances between metronomes (played on an
extended C Major chord) TAKE CARE, IT IS LOUD!
To guide the musicians, I designed a standalone metronome device using Max/MSP. This enabled me to individually control the start and stop of each metronome, send distinct pulses to each player, and adjust the speed by increasing or decreasing it as needed.
