In a live coding performance, (also known as an “algorave”, derived from the words “algorithm” and “rave”), performers create music and live visuals by programming them on stage, and projecting the resulting source code for audience members to follow along. This MQP seeks to improve upon the visual presentation of the algorave held in WPI’s Higgins Hall in February 2019. Specifically, this paper presents a more intuitive way to visualize algorave-generated music, while still retaining the algorithmic complexity these events are known for. Upon completion of background research and exploring audiovisual esoteric programming languages, the idea for a web-based solution emerged. This new software, designed to be run in a web browser, will allow users to collaboratively create music using a streamlined user interface and see their music visualized in real time.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Klaiman, Benjamin

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 71956
• E-project-081222-144118

Keyword

• algorave
• music
• interactive
• web
• programming

Advisor

• Roberts, Charles Davis

Year

• 2022

Date created

• 2022-08-12

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Computer Science

Source

• E-project-081222-144118

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2022-12-21