Bit Shifter is a digital musician that makes music using Gameboys as synthesizers. Processing is an open source java based programming language that many artists (like flight404) and scientists are using to create some pretty amazing visuals and interactivity. The two came together several months ago when Bit Shifter asked flight404 to use his processing programming prowess to create visuals for an exhibit.
What resulted was an interface controlling the processing software using 4 Griffin Powermate knobs set in a plexiglass base to evenly diffuse the blue glow emanating from each knob. By adjusting the knobs, custom visuals can be created for each Bit Shifter song.
I love Bit Shifter and I love flight404. Both are progressive artists in the digital arena and its great when people from different sub disciplines come together to make art. Please be sure to check out more photos and videos from the exhibit.