Intransient DRUM MUTATIONS

Intransient Drum Mutations is a composition/installation that focuses on resonance emitted from drum instruments by using different techniques to eliminate the transient aspect of sound.

These techniques include the use of rotating motors, transducers, and contact mics placed on cymbals, hi-hats, snares, kick drums, and floor toms, as well as processing sound through Max/MSP.

The behavior of the motors was automated using Phidgets and Max to control the speed (RPM), velocity, and power. This allowed us to explore the relationship between acceleration, speed, and resonance.

After finalizing and testing the technical aspects, I recorded a composition and used the instrument as an installation piece that interacts with improvisers by implementing sensors and contact mics, making it responsive to musicians' behaviors.

Combining an interactive intransient drum set with Max/MSP’s transient elimination techniques gives the performer the ability to solely improvise with the aftermath of sonic attacks and impacts.

Commissioned by Irtijal Festival as part of the Istimrar program.