Cellular Automata as a Model For 1-bit Synthesis in Mitosis
Digital audio bit depth refers to the number of quantization levels available for representing amplitude, with the Compact Disc (CD) standard utilizing 16-bit resolution. Modern recording systems often employ 24- or 32-bit depths to enhance dynamic range and fidelity. In contrast, 1-bit audio systems, constrained to two amplitude states (0 and 1), pose unique compositional challenges but also offer opportunities for novel synthesis approaches. My work, mitosis (2025), explores the application of one-dimensional binary cellular automata (CA) to 1-bit audio synthesis. By employing specific CA rule sets, mitosis generates evolving sonic patterns within a 1-bit framework. Unlike traditional 1-bit music, often associated with legacy game hardware, this method leverages CA to enable high-level algorithmic control over sound generation. The result is a distinct approach to 1-bit synthesis that extends the creative and technical possibilities of the medium.
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11:00 - 12:30 | |||
11:00 22mPaper | Cellular Automata as a Model For 1-bit Synthesis in Mitosis FARM Kerry Hagan University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign | ||
11:22 22mDemonstration | Girard's Paradox as Structure Music FARM | ||
11:45 35mDemonstration | Sonic Earth - An Algorithmic Performance Approach to Real-Time Environmental Sonification FARM Riccardo Mazza APM Saluzzo | ||