Almost a decade after building Aardvarks IV Warren modded a Rockwell AIM 65 microcomputer to create Aardvarks IX. The computer was programmed to control an analog synthesizer. A two-year project spanning 1982-4 Aardvarks IX resulted in a series of compositions that are linked below. The following description is from the Artists Band Camp page:
“Aardvarks IX was a two-year project of Burt’s, in which one of the very early single-board microcomputers was used to control an analogue synthesizer. This four-CD set consists of a 2-hour cycle of pieces that vary from serial to tonal to chaotic to incredibly noisy; and a one-hour live performance for Australian environmental sounds and live electronics interacting with those sounds; and six versions of an early experiment in artificial intelligence where a computer program was instructed to compose and play an endless series of variations. As well as being of historical interest, these pieces swing”
This instrument is currently on loan outside of the MESS Studio.
It will be unavailable for booking during this time, but we’ll update its availability as soon as it is back.
The Aardvarks IX is currently being serviced
This instrument is currently undergoing maintenance to ensure we keep the MESS collection in top condition. Regular servicing is essential to preserve the quality and functionality of our instruments.
It will be unavailable for booking during this time, but we’ll update its availability as soon as the servicing is complete.
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Almost a decade after building Aardvarks IV Warren modded a Rockwell AIM 65 microcomputer to create Aardvarks IX. The computer was programmed to control an analog synthesizer. A two-year project spanning 1982-4 Aardvarks IX resulted in a series of compositions that are linked below. The following description is from the Artists Band Camp page:
“Aardvarks IX was a two-year project of Burt’s, in which one of the very early single-board microcomputers was used to control an analogue synthesizer. This four-CD set consists of a 2-hour cycle of pieces that vary from serial to tonal to chaotic to incredibly noisy; and a one-hour live performance for Australian environmental sounds and live electronics interacting with those sounds; and six versions of an early experiment in artificial intelligence where a computer program was instructed to compose and play an endless series of variations. As well as being of historical interest, these pieces swing”
