Description

Design and build a real-time audio-reactive software instrument capable of live visual performance. The system must analyze incoming sound frequencies and map acoustic energies to visual transformations.

Objectives

  • Use Fast Fourier Transform (p5.FFT) to parse audio into frequency bands (bass, midrange, treble).
  • Map specific sound metrics (energy, centroid, volume) to visual properties (scale, rotation, color hue, particle velocity).
  • Implement interactive preset switching or keyboard control triggers for live performance.

Deliverables

  • Working audio-reactive sketch featuring an included audio track or microphone input mode.
  • 30-second screen capture recording of a live visual performance session.

References & Inspiration