Riot in London - Artwonk-ANS experiment video1 studio


In this video, the MC909 is being played using the Algorithmic Arts generative music production program call Artwonk and connected to the MC909 via MIDI input. Also connected to the MC909 is the Virtual ANS spectral synth via audio input and run through a couple of effect units on the MC909. The large screen shows three random images in random order with random effect applied via the Artwonk generative program in sync with the notes being played. Artwonk is a very flexible program with many various clocks and modules that can be combined for a wide variety of purposes. It is very good for real time control over visuals and sound, thus very good in a live setting. John Dunn is the inventor of this particular program. He worked for Atari for many years and worked a lot using analogue modular synthesisers. With this program, the workings of modular synths are used. The program used to be commercially sold, but now it is free to download, since John lost his sight a couple of years ago and is unfortunately not currently in a position to further develop his program. What you see in this particular video barely scratches the surface of the program's capabilities. A few more such videos will be added, hopefully with improved quality