Don't eat the interface

posted Jul 9, 2009

This is one of the stranger things we've seen lately. RPI student Kyle McDonald built an interface for a synthesizer using a laptop, a webcam and... Skittles.


Here's an earlier version of the setup, which controlled a beat sequencer. One of the problems with the first version, as noted by McDonald: "people like to eat Skittles."

There's more about McDonald's work -- including a tea cup theremin -- at The Approach.

1 comment
tags: cool, music, RPI

Comments

Hey, I know Kyle! He's the nicest mad-scientist I've ever met ;)

... said Paul on Jul 11, 2009 at 5:06 PM | link

Say Something!

We'd really like you to take part in the conversation here at All Over Albany. But we do have a few rules here. Don't worry, they're easy. The first: be kind. The second: treat everyone else with the same respect you'd like to see in return. Cool? Great, post away. Comments are moderated so it might take a little while for your comment to show up. Thanks for being patient.

The Scoop

Ever wish you had a smart, savvy friend with the inside line on what's happening around the Capital Region? You know, the kind of stuff that makes your life just a little bit better? Yeah, we do, too. That's why we created All Over Albany. Find out more.

Recently on All Over Albany

Williamstown Theatre Festival 2012

Skimming through the slate for this summer's Williamstown Theatre Festival, there are a bunch of names you'll recognize: Bradley Cooper, Patricia Clarkson, David Hyde Pierce,... (more)

Virgin Alexander DVD

The DVD for Virgin Alexander -- the indie comedy that shot in Saratoga -- will be out this July, and is available now for pre-order.... (more)

NYRA placed under "temporary public control"

Andrew Cuomo and the legislative leaders announced today that they've agreed to create a "NYRA Reorganization Board" that will place horse racing org under direct... (more)

Bialy at the Eastern Parkway Price Chopper

The bialy is dead. Long live the bialy. Maybe you've read Mimi Sheraton's The Bialy Eaters, in which the food writer travels the world in... (more)

Susan Orlean at The Mount

The Mount -- Edith Wharton's home in Lenox, Massachusetts -- has another series of talks lined up for this summer. And the name that jumped... (more)

Recent Comments

Having a child is indeed a second shot or at least a reminder of the magic of childhood. I thought of this yesterday and my 4 year old and myself rode figure 8's and generally raced all around the now empty parking lots of Sage, Albany College of Pharmacy and OPWDD on our BMX bikes. So many childhood 'far away' journeys are actually so close.

... said James at 45 about Rediscovering a Capital Region childhood

Bialy at the Eastern Parkway Price Chopper

...has 3 comments, most recently from Kristoph DiMaria

Morning Blend for May 22

...has 2 comments, most recently from Betty Jones

Not the typical cafeteria sushi

...has 1 comment, most recently from jay

My Exit: Jeremy Clowe

...has 1 comment, most recently from jeannette

Today's moment of spring

...has 4 comments, most recently from mary