Visual Beats
Project Description
This project is inspired by Cymatics, the study of visualizing sound through the representation of physical mediums. The common method to visualize sound in Cymatics is by creating a frequency on a plate that vibrates sand placed on top. The higher the frequency played, the more complex of a geometric shape the sand synchronizes into. We initially plan on experimenting with an oscillator, frequency generator, and different mediums (besides sand) with a metal plate in order to see what kind of shapes we can create. After this, we hope to record specific tones, that are concurrent to unique shapes, and place it into a soundboard. Using the tones, people will be able to play their own beats that are combined by a set of naturally occurring shapes in order for them to “see” what form their music takes on.
The Team
- Sudeep Raj
- Han Wang
- Li Gao
