Author Archives: tmkoski1

Machine Head – Experimental Drum Machine

Posted on March 19, 2012 by tmkoski1

Here’s a video about my project Machine Head for Derek Holzer‘s workshop “Building interfaces for audiovisual performance”. It is an experimental rhythm machine that uses two solenoids to create mechanical grooves. The solenoids and LED lights are controlled by an Arduino program that … Continue reading →

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Wave-o-Matic: Hand gesture based MIDI controller

Posted on February 27, 2012 by tmkoski1

Here’s a project I worked on during Matti Niinimäki’s Physical Interaction Design course. Wave-o-Matic a stand-alone MIDI controller device built by using a single Arduino Mega board and sensors. The device has five ultrasonic sensors detecting user hand movements and … Continue reading →

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