Video of my BCI in action
O.K. Here it is. This video shows me demoing my initial Brain Computer Music Interface. There are many ways that I can improve this system (it’s still a bit slow at the moment), but I think it demonstrates the potential of the idea well enough. This video was difficult to make because someone was playing unbelievably loud Keane-esque power ballads on the frickin’ piano next door. Those of you who have experience with EEG will no doubt find this most amusing.
If you are having problems seeing it, there’s a youtube version here
Even in it’s current state, I’ve been able to use this setup to program a step sequencer. With a bit of speed improvement, I’m sure it could be used as a real-time instrument by the physically disabled. I’m writing this up at the moment and should have a paper on-line soon.
May 29th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
Hello Mick,
I really think I could learn a lot of you… I am finishing my small degree in Music Tech in a year and for my final project I am going to use an EEg as well.
Your video gave me new ideas.
Could you give me a tip how to start building a patch in Max/Msp witch is capable to recognize my brainwaves as you demonstrated here.
All help appreciated.
Krisztian