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Bespoke visual noise is the next domain for Robert Henke – so let’s revisit Perlin, anyway
For the year 2022, it’s remarkable how much visual generation is still based on decades-old algorithms. But here’s one to watch – voraciously experimental media artist Robert Henke is into noise as his next jam. That makes it a perfect time to revisit some of the ubiquitous stuff that came before.
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Livecoding glitch, eye-searing colors, AI poetry, and the knowledge to make it yourself for free
The latest absolutely eye-popping work made with free live-coding tool Hydra comes from artist Naoto Hieda, with sound by the duo Ekheo (Aude Langlois and Belinda Sykora) and some eerie AI poetry. If that didn’t melt your brain entirely, you can follow along with tutorials to harness the powers of Hydra, too.
Peter Kirn - November 22, 2021
DIY + Unusual Motion Tech Web
Hydra is spectacular free live-coding for visuals in browser – now on iOS, too
How great is live coding on Hydra, for free? It’s great enough that you’ll do it when you’ve never used code before. It’s great enough that – now with this new build – you’ll lie in bed with your iPhone or iPad and make trippy hypnotic visuals. You’ll plug in audio and stop using cameras and just permanently replace your visage with weird analog-style color feedback. It’s that great.
Watch a free program on modular audio synthesis and programming today
Peter Kirn - November 21, 2020
DIY + Unusual Modular-Analog Music tech Tech
mutateful is a must-have, free live coding tool for Ableton Live
Peter Kirn - October 29, 2019
DIY + Unusual Music tech Software Tech
Magenta Studio lets you use AI tools for inspiration in Ableton Live
Peter Kirn - February 12, 2019
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