ImprovImpisaImptionImpprovisation in Reverb

2023

Cyberinet and Electronics

Approx. 6 minutes in duration

Completed April 2023 in Baton Rouge, LA

ImprovImpisaImptionImpprovisation in Reverb is a short improvisation utilizing the Cyberinet as the main instrument. The title represents the physical effect of trying to make a sound in a super boomy, reverberant space. This project utilizes the Cyberinet’s in-built sensors in order to control a reverb effect programmed into Max 8. The following Sensors are used to control the indicated effects:

  • Gyroscope: Room size

  • Accelerometer: Output Gain

  • Air Flow: Damping Frequency

Because of the improvisatory nature of the work, a score is not made for the performer, but general guidelines have been requested to be followed by the composer:

  • Start small and quiet

  • Gradually increase motions to increase effect

  • After approximately 4 minutes of general building, alternate between the effect extremes.

  • Gradually fade out the effect over the final minute.

These are just guidelines however and the performer is free to perform as they desire in that specific situation.

Software

The software patch with the Reverb effect can be found here. (coming soon!). You will Also need Max 8.5 or Newer installed on your device to run this patch. You can download a free trial version or purchase the software from this webpage.

Hardware

The following Hardware is needed for the performance of ImprovImpisaImptionImpprovisation in Reverb:

  • Computer running the above Max Patch.

  • Microphone to pick up the Cyberinet’s sounds. A condenser microphone is recommended if possible

  • Audio Interface to connect the Patch and Microphone to the room’s Sound System. The Patch outputs stereo audio.