DELL CinemaSound Orchestra Interactive Installation

• Client: DELL Computers
• Event/Platform: IFA Berlin International Exhibition
• My Role: Composer & Interactive Music System Designer

Project Overview

For the IFA Berlin International Exhibition, I was commissioned by DELL Computers to create “CinemaSound Orchestra,” a unique interactive music installation. The installation featured ten DELL computers arranged like a classical orchestra, allowing visitors to step into the role of a conductor. Using hand gestures, participants could lead this digital ensemble in real-time, experiencing a novel way to interact with and create music. The installation aimed to showcase the power and creative potential of DELL’s technology through an engaging and artistic experience.

Key Responsibilities & Contributions

• Original Composition & Sound Design: Composed an original musical piece specifically structured for an interactive, spatially distributed 10-computer orchestra. Each computer “instrument” had its own part, contributing to a cohesive and dynamic orchestral soundscape.
• Interactive Music System Design: Designed and developed the core interactive system that translated conductor’s hand gestures (captured by a Leap Motion sensor) into real-time musical control. This involved mapping gestures to musical parameters such as tempo, dynamics, and triggering specific sections or instrumental layers.
• Spatial Audio Arrangement: Strategically arranged the audio output across the ten computers to simulate the spatial experience of a live orchestra, enhancing the immersive quality of the installation.
• Integration with Visuals: Collaborated to ensure the accompanying visualizations dynamically responded to the music and the conductor’s actions, creating a multi-sensory experience.
• Technical Implementation & On-site Setup: Oversaw the technical setup and calibration of the audio and interactive elements at the IFA exhibition to ensure a seamless user experience.