Siftables Bring Sequencing To New Interfaces
I love where this is going. David Merril demonstrated Siftables at TED this year. Siftables are small blocks used to manipulate data based on their rotation, placement near other Siftables, and other gestural cues. At about 4:45 in, he demonstrates a sequencer using the blocks, and it looks incredible. Don’t just fast forward to that part though, as the rest of the demonstration is absolutely fascinating and inspiring.
It reminds me a bit of the reacTable interface, and even has a name that begs comparison. These are definitely two different beasts though, even if they do accomplish a similar musical goal. In case you need a refresher on the reacTable:
I think intuitive interfaces are going to be the next big break through in creating an environment more conducive to music making for all people. Being at the front of that movement will be a huge advantage for you as a musician.
Other than running Fibonacci Sequences and playing Scrabble (which looks like a blast by the way), how can you harness interfaces like this to influence your life and music?
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