Abstract:

This paper reports on aspects of the Fluxations paradigm for interactive music generation and an iPhone app implementation of it. The paradigm combines expressive interactivity with stochastic algorithmic computer generated sound. The emphasis is on pitch-oriented (harmonic) continuity and flux, as steered through sliders and sensors. The paradigm enables the user-performer to maximize exotic but audible musical variety by spontaneously manipulating parameters within the paradigm.