Music Robot System for Education, Recording & Sound Art.
The Music Robotic System TOC ONE explores the sound properties of physical objects. It can be used to squeeze sound and rhythms out of almost everything – from music instruments like drums to experimental materials like metal sheets, household items or old car parts. The robotic actuators are mounted on clamps, to be attached in a free manner to surfaces, objects and instruments. The robotic actuators are controlled with standard music systems like Ableton Live or a keyboard.
TOC ONE
The music robot system TOC ONE explores the sound properties of physical objects. It can be used to squeeze sound and rhythms out of almost everything – from music instruments like drums to experimental materials like metal sheets, household items or old car parts. The robotic actuators are mounted on clamps allowing the user to attached them in a free manner to surfaces, objects and instruments and are controlled by MIDI.
In a 3-year long research process, robotic music pioneer Moritz Simon Geist teamed up with sound gurus Mouse On Mars to develop this futuristic robotic system. It has been tested and refined in numerous stage and installation surroundings, like the MOOG FESTIVAL, at the MIT Boston or the ELBPHILHARMONIE.
With Version 5.0, TOC ONE finally leaves the prototyping status. It will not be sold as a product but rather given to single artists and organizations for educational and research purposes only.
Project Credits / Acknowledgements
In cooperation with ARS ELECTRONICA and MOUSE ON MARS
This project is co-funded by the European Commission´s DG CONNECT, in the framework of the Horizon 2020 programme of the European Union under the S+T+ARTS programme´s Regional STARTS Centers.
Biography
Moritz Simon Geist is a performer, musicologist, and robotics engineer. He started down this path because he wants to invent the future of electronic music –with robots! Geist’s projects range from robotic music performances to robotic sound installations. His work has been featured in numerous European festivals and exhibitions in recent years. He has received numerous international awards.
