The data-driven algorithmic composer

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Abstract

The Data-Driven Algorithmic Composer (D-DAC) is an application designed to output data-driven algorithmically composed music via MIDI. The application requires input data to be in tab-separated format to be compatible. Each dataset results in a unique piece of music that remains consistent with each iteration of the application. The only varying elements between each iteration of the same dataset are factors defined by the user: tempo, scale, and intervals between rows. Each measure of the melody, harmony and bassline is derived from each row of the dataset. By utilizing this non-random algorithmic application, users can create a unique and predefined musical iteration of their dataset. The overall aim of the D-DAC is to inspire musical creativity from scientific data and encourage the sharing of datasets between various research communities.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 12th International Audio Mostly Conference
Subtitle of host publicationAugmented and Participatory Sound and Music Experiences, AM 2017
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery
ISBN (Electronic)9781450353731
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 23 Aug 2017
Event12th International Audio Mostly Conference, AM 2017 - London, United Kingdom
Duration: 23 Aug 201726 Aug 2017

Publication series

NameACM International Conference Proceeding Series
VolumePart F131930

Conference

Conference12th International Audio Mostly Conference, AM 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityLondon
Period23/08/1726/08/17

Keywords

  • Algorithmic composition
  • Dataset
  • Sonification

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