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Bit-Byte-Beat

0 & 1 - yes & no - black & white - beat & offbeat

Strips of paper are painted with black stripes. A light sensor reads the strips of paper, triggering the movement of small percussion instruments.

Facts & Data

 

  • Material - Stainless steel, small percussion, controlling electronics, milling mechanism, strips of paper, pens, etc.
  • Sound - Quiet click-clacking
  • Setting - Indoors
  • Setup time - 15 minutes
  • Exhibit duration - Days, weeks, months
  • Space requirements - Approx. 200 x 500 cm
  • Electricity required - Yes

NEW NEW NEW NEW !!!!

Since june 2013 the experimenta in Heilbronn hosts a brand new BitByteBeat sculpture: with five templeblocks, two drums and videotracking for seven tracks.