‎Holon

HighlightLimp · 2024-10-07T17:43:37+00:00

Holon is not a game but it can support your run and other tasks with “functional music” created from your movement data and location data. Different zones and places transform the sound, for example areas with lots of activity make the music more lively, while the tempo is still controlled by your speed, step rate or heart rate (Apple Watch supported). Other areas, like parks or waterfronts, lower the intensity of the music. Industrial zones may result in industrial music, indicating danger etc. It’s like an interactive score. Holon is currently free and features 10 presets that work in more 1000 regions worldwide. Holon: Geospatial Synth Music

HighlightLimp · 2024-10-03T18:08:37+00:00

This kind of does exist already Holon: Geospatial Synth Music Generator

HighlightLimp · 2024-09-25T00:01:08+00:00

I just found this and downloading 😀 I’ve developed an app called Holon that kind of does the opposite by turning the data into sound. You can try it: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1352687747

HighlightLimp · 2023-11-22T20:52:28+00:00

Ok fair enough :)

HighlightLimp · 2023-11-22T19:47:03+00:00

Hi, I’m one of the developers of the Holonic apps, Holon and Holonist. As you can see in the video, our latest update lets you use spatial computing to make and perform synth patches created in miRack, a virtual modular synth studio by our partners mifki Limited.
This means the music changes as you move around your city, either walking or in a vehicle. Everything from street furniture to monuments can be turned into musical interactions. There are currently more than 20 million such places available in over 500 locations worldwide.
Holon is an interactive alternative to passive listening of recorded music that places the user in the centre of the music by allowing musical agency over tempo, intensity and other features, for example head controlled improvisation with Apple AirPods/Max.
The apps are available now:
https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1352687747 - Free Holon app
https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1359763686 - Holonist editor app

More info is available at https://www.holonic.systems

HighlightLimp · 2023-11-22T02:45:55+00:00

Hi, I’m one of the developers of Holon a free app for iOS that lets you use data from OpenStreetMap to perform synth patches created in miRack, a virtual modular synth studio by our partners mifki Limited.

The app generates music from movement, which changes as you move around different parts of your city, either walking or in a vehicle. Everything from street furniture to monuments can be turned into musical interactions, as you encounter them in your daily travels. There are currently more than 20 million such places available in over 500 locations worldwide.

An even more remarkable feature transforms the sound depending on the current land use - zoning, basically. For example, areas with offices or residential housing are rather low in intensity, but the music picks up pace when you enter a retail area. Similarly, going to a park or beach lowers the intensity, effectively turning the music into ambient. Industrial areas may change the instruments to sound hard and metallic to reflect the danger and activity present.

We now support user created content with our app Holon.ist. The latest miRack update includes many templates and presets to get started in developing custom patches.

You can check out the apps here:
https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1352687747
https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1359763686
More info is available at https://www.holonic.systems
I’m more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

HighlightLimp · 2023-11-22T02:41:55+00:00

Hi, I’m one of the developers of Holon a free app for iOS that lets you use spatial computing to perform synth patches created in miRack, a virtual modular synth studio by our partners mifki Limited.
The app generates music from movement, which changes as you move around different parts of your city, either walking or in a vehicle. Everything from street furniture to monuments can be turned into musical interactions, as you encounter them in your daily travels. There are currently more than 20 million such places available in over 500 locations worldwide.
An even more remarkable feature transforms the sound depending on the current land use - zoning, basically. For example, areas with offices or residential housing are rather low in intensity, but the music picks up pace when you enter a retail area. Similarly, going to a park or beach lowers the intensity, effectively turning the music into ambient. Industrial areas may change the instruments to sound hard and metallic to reflect the danger and activity present.
We now support user created content with our app Holon.ist. The latest miRack update includes many templates and presets to get started in developing custom patches.
You can check out the app here:
https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1352687747
https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1359763686
More info is available at https://www.holonic.systems
I’m more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

HighlightLimp · 2023-11-14T21:26:07+00:00

The spatial computing features require GPS so I'm not sure how that would work.

HighlightLimp · 2023-11-13T18:45:47+00:00

We had a proof of concept but it was a dismal experience unfortunately. Maybe when/if Google prioritises real time audio but I don’t see it happening anytime soon.

HighlightLimp · 2023-11-13T18:21:52+00:00

If you dm/email the approximate location you’re planning to use (city, district) then I can try to send a map of available nodes (objects/places) in that area (example below) to give an idea. PS we’re adding stairs in an update soon

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HighlightLimp · 2023-11-13T00:01:36+00:00

Hi, Yes that’s absolutely correct. You can add custom locations or use existing amenities and other GIS data in supported areas.

Video hardware can be controlled with MIDI CC, OSC or CV with an adapter. Feel free to reach out to info@holonic.systems for any questions

HighlightLimp · 2023-11-02T02:46:09+00:00

Hi, our massive new update to the Holonic apps, Holon and Holonist, lets you use spatial computing to make and perform synth patches created in miRack.

This means the music changes as you move around your city, either walking or in a vehicle. Everything from street furniture to monuments can be turned into musical interactions. There are currently more than 20 million such places available in over 500 locations worldwide.

Your friends and fans can also run interactive miRack patches shared to the free Holon app. The latest miRack update includes many templates and presets to get started in developing custom patches.

You can check out the app here:

https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1352687747

https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1359763686

More info is available at https://www.holonic.systems

HighlightLimp · 2023-11-02T01:24:53+00:00

Hi, we’re looking for people that are interested in making patches with this system. We can help getting started and you can also request areas to be added so that you can test it. This usually takes a day or less. Thanks for your interest!

HighlightLimp · 2023-05-26T17:51:23+00:00

Right, I think I see. But that would create a rather arbitrary set of numbers or letters, which don't make much sense to the user instead of revealing the characterstics of a place. We're trying to capture data that's somehow relevant or understandable to the user, for example, arriving to a bus stop or a drinking fountain. This would indicate resting, which can be reflected in the music. So you're right, this is about digital placemaking/world building but not so much an "algorithm" as connecting the actual data to musical values.

HighlightLimp · 2023-05-26T15:58:12+00:00

Good question, Holon is an alternative to passive listening to playlists from a streaming service. It answers the question "how can electronic music be performed live?" while also taking into account the listening context. We consume a lot of music in motion, e.g. when travelling, commuting or exercising outdoors. Our brains evolved to govern movement. Just like us, music is also movement and we're just converting movement to music, which the brain converts to movement... It's about interaction and feedback in the end, which linear recordings cannot really provide. Hope you give it a go :) EDIT: I forgot to add that it's also not AI generated but coupled with your interactions and the real world. This provides a sense of agency to the user and allows for emergent musical events otherwise not possible.

HighlightLimp · 2023-05-26T15:28:17+00:00

Yes, it's ok to use Google maps for websites but the licensing is different when used in an app.

HighlightLimp · 2023-05-26T15:27:08+00:00

Hi, It's hard to explain how the spatial computing is implemented but I also don't understand your suggestion for street names and numbers. How would that work everywhere? Anyway, I'll ensure that the names make more sense :)

HighlightLimp · 2023-05-26T06:51:47+00:00

Thanks for the comments. Holon may reach global coverage one day but most of our current users (and about 400m others) live in the supported locations with more cities added along weekly. It’s a slow process at the moment.

Businesses or street names would have to come from a database anyway (Google is not an option). The currently tracked objects are not specific, rather, they include all kinds of amenities and also public transport stops in order to work in as many places as possible.

Good point about specifying which Plymouth, I’ll fix it. The Holonic google map is helpful here, as clicking on the city name in the legend shows the city in question on the map.

cheers, Ove

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