Zellen-Linien
commissioned by DAAD Berlin
Zellen-Linien builds on my research into prepared piano and live electronics, which I have pursued over the past years. My goal was to create an "electronically prepared" piano, without any physical modifications to the instrument.
Since 1999, I have been experimenting with real-time sound analysis and exploring ways to control live electronics through the performer's gestures. The first result of this research was the composition Das Bleierne Klavier. Numerous performances of that piece deepened my experience and ultimately led to the creation of this new work.
Electronics
2 microphones (e.g., Neumann 184)
8-channel loudspeaker system, surrounding the audience
1 stage monitor
MacBook Pro
8-channel sound card (e.g., RME)
MIDI sustain pedal
Sustain-to-MIDI converter
The signals from both microphones will be used to amplify the piano through speakers 1 and 2.
They are routed via Aux 1 and 2 to the sound card.
The sound card's eight-channel output is sent to the console, where it is distributed across the eight loudspeakers.
The electronic part is implemented as a Max/MSP patch for Max 8.
download electronics for Mac - (version spring 2024):
