Node Graph Music Synthesis

This project introduces a novel approach to sound design and music production by implementing a visual node-based interface on embedded hardware. This specialized interface allows the user to program the device to produce a desired sound by manipulating connections between a set of nodes, each of which represents a unique audio function; enabling a higher degree of control over sound than is possible with most electronic music production systems. The prototype uses a set of tactile inputs that allow it to be playable like a musical instrument. The research involved in this project covered a wide range of topics, including embedded systems prototyping and development, real-time digital signal processing, circuit design, graphical user interfaces, and electronic music.