AUMI vs SoundForest

Adaptive Use Musical Instruments (AUMI) software interface enables people who have very limited controlled (voluntary) movement to independently engage in music making. The Adaptive Use Musical Instruments software interface enables the user to play sounds and musical phrases through movement and gestures. This is an entry to improvisation rather than “hitting the right notes” or playing set pieces of music. Instead, the software uses music as a way for participants to express a range of affects, both by themselves and in response to, or in conversation with, others. While the AUMI interface can be used by anyone, the focus has been on working with people who have profound physical disabilities. In taking these participants as its starting point, the project attempts to make musical improvisation and collaboration accessible to the widest possible range of individuals. This approach also opens up the possibility of learning more about the relations between ability, the body, creativity and improvisation, from within a cultural context that does not always acknowledge or accept people with disabilities. This iOS version of AUMI runs on devices with cameras, and can run on iPhones, iPod touches, and iPads. A large assortment of sounds can be triggered with configurable amounts of sensitivity. AUMI also can be used as a MIDI controller to access other iOS based synthesizers or external equipment (using the iPad's Camera Connection kit or via Core MIDI over WiFi.) AUMI can also import audio from other iOS or desktop apps to be used as melodic or percussive instruments. AUMI can capture a record of the movement in the session, which can be exported and turned into reports in a clinical setting.

SoundForest is a mini music maker that allows you to instantly compose a song using a collection of musical creatures. Compose a loop by tapping animal instruments and mix them into a hypnotic tune. Make a musical ecosystem with SoundForest. FEATURES: * Instantly compose awesome music loops * 160 elements, each a unique music note * 4 musical environments (SoundForest, ElectroJungle, SynthSavanna, EchoOcean) * 6 pitch levels for each music note * Make a quick loop or compose a mini song * Endless song possibilities TUTORIAL: 1. Listen to whatever the Alien says. 2. Creating music is best with headphones 3. Swipe and tap on the music note bar to select a music note 4. Tap on the song grid to add the music note to your song 5. Tap on the sky to pause or play your song 6. Double tap the sky to change you song's speed 7. Swipe the song grid over to make your song longer 8. Tap the menu button to return to the song modules 9. Tap a blank circle to create a new song 10. Swipe for more environments Visit Soundforestapp.com for more information.