I seem to have snapped out of a creative funk. During the last day I have spent time thinking about, doing background research on, designing, or actively working on the following projects:
- LED poi for Ava (thinking about a simpler graphics algorithm)
- Automatic drum sequencer (tweaking algorithm, thinking about hardware)
- Bassline sequencer (rhythm is obvious, need some input for chord progressions and some kind of complex arpeggiator)
- Device for controlling large numbers of LEDs in rhythmic patterns (for a party later this summer)
- Multi-band, multi-source mixing audio compressor (looks workable but hard to do without lots of computing horsepower; arduino is probably not enough)
- Rearranging my music box so I can place the keyboard behind the rest of the controls (better ergonomics)
- Custom kick-drum synthesizer/MIDI metronome device (what goes into a solid kick drum sound?)
- Jacket design involving irregular vertical pleats (bought some fabric and buttons; simple design, interesting texture)

You have has a few very interesting ideas that you have put on drafting paper, too. Just sayin’.
Comment by Miss Black — March 14, 2010 @ 8:25 pm