fractal techniques, another strange attractor (Henon)
Lindenmayer systems

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We invetsigated two model/equation systems that presented some interesting challenges for data sonification. Instead of interpreting a simple recursive fractal system as pitches, we used it to generate time-points for a rhythmic figure. Next we noticed that the Henon attractor scatters points onto the attractor as it is generated, and if you simply sonify them directly it will sound like semi-random pitches. So we scanned through the attractor as it was being produced.

We didn't do any direct L-systems coding, but we looked at several examples of how they can generate elegant and beautiful pieces of music. There are lots of examples "out there" in the world.


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