JavaScript Club#4

In Session 4 of JavaScript Club, I made a workshop on JavaScript for sound, focusing on Tone.js and Pizzicato.js. I demonstrated how I use these libraries to make sound experiments.

To explore the form of publication, During the workshop, I made a fake exam, ask participants to join the exam. I provided a “cheat pen” to each participant, each pen containing a script corresponding to a sound effect or tool.

By using a form of Kung Fu cheats, I designed four types of publications, each containing JavaScript scripts. These include a sine wave, oscillator, polyphonic synth, ring effect, and sequencer.

BuildYourSoundB0x

Recycling is a interesting concept, it's about creatively using everyday tools and objects to form unique combinations.

I used to put myself in a grocery room filled with seemingly unrelated items, observing and experimenting with ways to combine them. These irregular, conflicting, and disordered combinations are very interesting for me.

For this workshop, I gathered items from daily life, tools, parts, door handles, lunch boxes, cans, egg beaters, hairpins, forks, chains, and more. Encouraging participants to bring their own materials was also a crucial element, as it created the diversity of possibilities.

To guide the process, I provided a selection of basic components, such as cutting boards, wooden boxes, jars, and iron cans. Initially, I considered preparing identical wooden boxes for each group, but I realized that the individuality of each finished product is a key part of this workshop's essence.

By using a piezo sensor on the object, we can capture the sound and vibrations in a very unique way.
Piezoelectric crystals like quartz, are commonly used as sensors. These crystals exhibit piezoelectric properties, which means they can generate an electrical charge when subjected to mechanical stress. This ability makes them useful in a variety of sensor applications.

The workshop was a creative exploration of combining various materials to create unique sound-producing devices. Participants successfully integrated their own objects with the tools provided, experimenting with piezo sensors to capture vibrations. This led to a diverse range of projects, each with its own approach to sound creation, demonstrating the limitless possibilities of using everyday materials in innovative ways. The outcomes highlighted both the potential for individual expression and the value of collaboration in expanding the scope of sonic experimentation.