generative systems

This video from Zonkout demonstrates a self-generating modular synthesizer (Blacet+Modcan) patch with camera-less video feedback, performed live.

via Matrix

Last year, we brought you some great video of game creator Will Wright and Brian Eno on generative systems.

Here’s the whole enchilada – their Long Now discussion of Spore and generative music and gaming.

They touch on all sorts of topics, but it includes great discussions of generative processes and ambient music, fractals, compression in natural systems, parasites in spore and all sorts of other good stuff. (including the secret of amphetemine ambient music!) Read more…