Simple Harmonic Motion study #2a from Memo Akten
Simple Harmonic Motion study #2a from Memo Akten on Vimeo.
Another study in simple harmonic motion and the the nature of complex patterns created from the interaction of multilayered rhythms.
Here 30 nodes are oscillating with fixed periods in simple harmonic motion, with each node having a slightly different frequency. The total loop cycle duration is exactly 120 seconds (60s for the audio).
General information at http://www.memo.tv/simple_harmonic_motion
Specific information about this particular simulation and audio at http://www.memo.tv/30_chromatic_metronomes_at_0_29_bpm
Visuals made with openFrameworks, audio with SuperCollider
See also John Whitney’s Chromatic
http://dagobah.net/flash/WhitneyChromatic.swf
