CONES
SOUND INSTALLATION
STATUS » PHASE 2 » BUILD
DESCRIPTION
Cones is an interactive sound installation consisting of seven 10ft cones arranged at cardinal points on a spatial grid. Each cone houses a speaker system which is broadcasting tones at different frequencies. In conjunction, the cones form a chord. Users can turn the cones to change the emitted frequency, changing the timbre, harmony and harmonics of the sound space. Each cone has embedded in the bottom, along with the speakers, a series of coloured LEDs which represent the volume of the sound. Two of the smaller cones control the gain of two other tones, creating a puzzle matrix which has to be solved to gain total control of the immersive space. As gain increases, so the color temperature increases. When the user has created the sound and light space she wishes, an imprint of the configuration is captured and stored in an online archive.
USER EXPERIENCE
This model shows the relative size of the cones and how they appear in a gallery space. Users will walk into the room and receive the work as configured by the previous user. They will begin to learn the dynamic system – seven cones that each change a different element (gain, pitch, luminosity) – and realize their agency in the formulation of the work. They might work in tandem with other users to create a collaborative sound space – each turning a different cone.
FINANCING
We are currently asking for donations to help us complete Phase 2 which is to go through a build. There are awesome rewards for donations at $10. Please help at:
kickstarter
Cones 3D Model Interactive Sound Space
