eLive

In my spare time since 2008, I've been developing revolutionary live music production software that challenges traditional paradigms in audio engineering. Drawing from my experiences in Northeastern University's Music Technology program, this project exemplifies Transition Design principles by reimagining established systems. 

Unlike conventional software that treats audio as fixed "tracks," my application conceptualizes sound sources as dynamic "rivers" that can be instantly rerouted and transformed. This approach shifts focus from static song structures to fluid "patch changes," enabling unprecedented real-time sound manipulation. The software's innovative design allows for a level of versatility in live performances that is unparalleled in current music technology. 

It demonstrates how rethinking fundamental assumptions in a field can lead to transformative solutions, a core tenet of Transition Design. This project, named eLive, showcases my ability to apply design thinking to complex systems, creating new possibilities within established domains.

When watching the video, jump to 4:37 to see examples of the sounds that can be made with eLive.

Listen to a recording from a performance using my software with live cello in the Northeastern University 2008 Capstone Concert for Music Technology. The following is a sample of music that can be produced with this software. It was performed with a cello, played by Courtenay Vandiver, and live electronics, played by myself, in the Fenway Center at Northeastern University in 2008. Click on the orange play button in the top left. There is about 7 seconds of silence while the performer gets settled. Click on the white waveform down at the bottom to hop to different times in the performance (it is slow to get started).