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(Anders Lind, LINES, 2016)

LINES is an interactive instrument that is electrically programmed to trigger sounds. It uses the program Max/MSP to convert physical signals into multiple sound outputs that are then combined to creatively compose a song. To be specific, when the signal is detected, the distance sensors primarily send the stimulus to the arduino board which then is sent to the Max/MSP program to produce physical sounds.

I found this project extra fascinating because it allows a single participator to play the “LINES” instrument as if multiple people are cooperating. By simply placing the metal stimulator on the lines, the participator can easily make chords without having to constantly touch the lines. Without prior knowledge to play the instrument, one could easily play around and quickly learn to utilize this instrument. Also, the sounds that are produced through the “LINES” is very unique and interesting.