CMT/CCP WELCOME CONCERT 6pm MARCH 14th 2025 AT QCGU IN IHRH This concert features 7 performances by Faculty and HDR/Honours students associated with Creative Music Technology and Contemporary Creative Practices at Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University. 1) “MSN/AV: Maximum Silence to Noise/Audio-Visual” by John R. Ferguson and Andrew R. Brown (QCGU/QCAD Faculty). MSN/AV (Maximum Silence to Noise/Audio-Visual) is an interactive audiovisual system performed by two musicians. The sound world is created through ring modulation synthesis controlled by multi-dimensional touch gestures. This approach provides a rich diversity of sonic potential whilst maintaining clear remnants of physical gestures. Each musician uses a ROLI Lightpad Block and an iPad running TouchOSC to control bespoke software written in Pure data. Interaction data from each performer is passed to a Touch Designer network which generates and/or manipulates visual materials. MSN/AV celebrates physical interplay with gestural interfaces and situates live improvisation within a responsive audiovisual environment. Sensor data is used to generate sound and graphics in real-time, aiming for an audiovisual entanglement that provides sonic and visual connections ranging from the gentle steering of musical improvisation to more autonomous and potentially disruptive behaviour. At the heart of MSN/AV is a novel implementation of ring modulation that features two identical oscillators. These oscillators morph from silence to white noise, passing through sine and square waveforms along the way. This morphing capability enables a smooth transition from simple to complex audio spectra. 2) “Patterns in Code” by Mohammad Shakir (QCGU PhD candidate) Patterns in Code is a live audiovisual performance that merges the worlds of algorithmic music and generative visuals, demonstrating the artistic potential of programming. Using Tidal Cycles for live-coded music and Hydra Synth for dynamic, real-time visuals, the performance explores how patterns emerge through code, evolving into a seamless interplay of sound and imagery. Through rhythmic sequencing, and visual feedback loops, the artist constructs an immersive experience where technology becomes an expressive tool. At its core, Patterns in Code challenges the boundaries between technical and artistic disciplines, reimagining code not as a rigid system but as a fluid, creative medium. The performance invites audiences to witness the generative nature of computational art, where logic and randomness converge to form something organic, dynamic, and unpredictable. By blending music, visuals, and live coding, Patterns in Code highlights the transformative power of creative technology, pushing the boundaries of digital performance.
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