Concept
My project will be inspired those old music boxes with spinning ballerinas. Ideally, my project would feature a spinning ballerina or just a figurine, LED’s that would synchronize with the music, and an aesthetic, coded background that adjusts to the mood and rhythm of the music. It would have multiple song options, and based on the song picked the ballerina, LED’s, and screen would change and be synchronized to the tempo and mood of the song.
Implementation
The p5.js component of the project will generate a visual background on a screen that reacts to the mood and rhythm of the music. As the music plays, the background will shift in real-time, creating patterns or abstract shapes that match the mood of the track. For example, more upbeat, energetic songs could produce fast-moving, bright, dynamic visuals, while softer or slower melodies might evoke slower, more tranquil visuals. p5 will also be in charge of the user interaction, the user will be able to interact with the system through buttons on the screen, where they can select which songs to play.
Arduino on the other hand will serve as the main controller for the mechanical and physical elements of the installation. It will control the motor for the ballerina’s spin and manage the LED lights, ensuring that both respond appropriately to the music.