taps

taps is an installation centered around two hardware based chaotic circuits. These circuits drive a bank of 12 solenoids that act as percussive beaters. The beaters are attached to anything in the chosen space that makes noise, attempting to draw out the natural resonances and timbres available, and uncovering hidden acoustic properties.

the sounds that the beaters produce as well as any ambient noise and sounds created by observers/participants, are picked up by microphones that are placed around the space. These sounds are processed (the processing being controlled by the chaotic circuits) and played back into the space, creating a feedback loop.

prior to installation, sounds from the local environment are recorded and used as a bed of noise to stimulate the chaotic system. Each installation of taps is unique to its environment

taps has been shown at:
30/05/2019 - Sussex Spring Show, Attenborough Cenre for the Creative Arts, Brighton
__/05/2019 - The Sage House, Artists Open Houses, Brighton

extract of audio from the installation at ACCA, with audio from participants being recycled and re-processed