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Game Art: 23N!'s "Algorithmic Music Game Controller" (2013)

Matteo

Matteo

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23N!, Algorithmic Music Game Controller, modified PlayStation controllers, 201323N! is a Japanese noise performer working exclusively with homemade gear. His works include circuit bent toys, use of sensors to produce sound, homemade instruments. He performs solo and regularly collaborates with other artists in various fields. Recently, he has been particularly interested in developing extreme live performances that use the body as an essential part of the creative process. In addition to his musical activities, 23N! is working on several projects of media/device art. This particular project, for instance, features a modded"[G]ame controller with 2 microcontrollers inside (ATTINY85), both generating algorithmic music.  For each microcontroller, the 2-axis analog stick controls two variables of the currently selected algorithm, the switch of the analog stick cycles the algorithms and an additional switch is used to mute/unmute the sound." (23N!)LINK: 23N!Submitted by Matteo Bittanti

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