MIDI Board Experiments

Overview

This project explores how tactile interfaces — specifically MIDI controllers — can transform real-time generative systems into responsive visual instruments. The approach involves macro-mapped control logic allowing single physical interactions to modify multiple parameters simultaneously.

Each fader or knob was macro-mapped to influence multiple visual dimensions — shape, movement, feedback, colour depth, and speed — all at once. One gesture, many outputs.

System Architecture

MIDI Knobs / Faders
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Multi-Parameter Mapping
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  Visual Engine (TD)
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     Projection

TouchDesigner Layer

MIDI input was parsed and mapped to generative controls in TouchDesigner. Parameters included motion, speed, shape distortion, colour ramping, and glitch behaviours — all manipulated in real time without pre-rendered content.

Resolume Layer

MIDI-mapped values were also routed into Resolume for layered post-process effects — blending, feedback, and colour grading on top of the generative TD output. This created a two-layer system: generative source in TouchDesigner, processed output in Resolume.

Key Outcomes

• Designed a macro-mapped control scheme using MIDI
• Integrated real-time generative visual system in TouchDesigner
• Extended MIDI routing into Resolume for layered visuals
• Created a modular base reusable for VJ and interactive setups

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