Sonic and Visual Representation of Data
(GU6602/spring-2022)






week 1   [1/20]

welcome to the class!

week 2   [1/27]

basic principles/RTcmix1
  • RTcmix use and instrument overview, various parameters we can use for sonification mapping
  • data scaling, normalizing, timing, mapping


  • week 3   [2/3]

    RTcmix2/Processing/initial model data
  • simple chaotic equation mapping for sonification mapping
  • coordination of audio and visual elements


  • week 4   [2/10]

    model data
  • additional attractor equations/fractals
  • time and pitch


  • week 5   [2/17]

    model data 2
  • generative systems (fractals, L-systems)
  • another strange attractor (Henon)


  • week 6   [2/24]

    big data
  • range/constraints
  • local datasets
  • SPEAR data
  • Max/MSP data objects

    plus special guest:
    Mark Santolucito


  • week 7   [3/3]

    live streams
  • local: brainwaves, biometric data
  • internet resources


  • week 8   [3/10]

    special guests:
    Ben Holtzman
    Ryan Carter


    ------- spring break -------


    week 9   [3/24]

    ML/AI 1
  • very simple neural net
  • the ml.* (ml star) Max/MSP toolkit
  • PROJECT REPORTS


  • week 10   [3/31]

    ML/AI 2
  • Max utility object overview
  • MuBu
  • live use of ML/AI


  • week 11   [4/7]

    ML/AI 3
  • the Wekinator
  • Mubu (part 2)


  • week 12   [4/14]

    special guests:
    Pierre Tremblay
    Ted Moore


    week 13   [4/21]

    special guest:
    Federico Visi



    week14 -- APRIL 28: CLASS PRESENTATIONS