Digital music triggered by capacitive sensors

Music

Wayne and Layne, creators of the Tactile Metronome, are developing a “party game” called Nerdle that packs capacitive touch sensors on the exterior of the case.

On a whim, I edited the program to make sound based upon the what the buttons sensed. 30 seconds later, this beautiful music emerged.

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My interests include writing, electronics, RPGs, scifi, hackers & hackerspaces, 3D printing, building sets & toys. @johnbaichtal nerdage.net

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