Reactable Systems:The Future of Music Production
Our concept of what it means to play an instrument is evolving; as are notions what an instrument is and what it isn't. Below is a demonstration of Reactable Systems, a tabletop music making and computing device. The touchscreen interface allows users to manipulate sounds using screen icons or physical blocks. These types of tabletop computing applications are especially promising because their use can be highly participatory and collaborative in nature.
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That’s where I think music is headed. We’re creating tools that let everyone make some kind of music. So the wall between musicians and “fans” will become less visible. That’s one reason I think the direct-to-fan business model isn’t revolutionary enough. If you give people the tools they will start thinking of themselves as musicians, too.
It sure looks like fun; but honestly, I don’t think these reactable systems are yet ready for some serious music production.
There are a lot of tools for serious music production. But I like the ones that let you create something within minutes. It makes music fun for everyone.