Exploring physical waves to influence sound synthesis
wave influence is an experimental prototype testing the use of camera tracking to identify the strength and pattern of water waves to control sound synthesis. Two dimensional waves travel through a body of shallow and perturb a soundscape. Their interference shapes audible moments of intersection and wave motion. Every ripple stirs and interacts with its surrounding.
Motorised faders hitting the water surface



Custom wave analyser interpreting wave motion as MIDI data

Fader control

Custom Fader-Clamp

Prototype setup with two cameras, 8 motorised linear faders on custom clamps (see left), dimmable high power LED, 50 x 50 xm water basin and 5mm light diffusing acrylic "projection plate"