gestural control

This video captures a performance of Tokyo Lick, by Jeffrey Stolet, using custom software and infrared sensors. The system converts his waving of the hands into complex piano music.

Stolet describes his system as a “new paradigm for virtuoso music performance”.

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Here’s an demo of the GCe2 (Gestural Controller – Exploration 2) in use with an application called GestureSynth.

Tilting to the left and right lowers and raises the pitch, respectively. Tilting back applies a chorus effect, and squeezing the expression pads on the side creates a flange.