JULIA SET > ELEVATOR MUSIC BOX

This project was designed to create an isolated box which can be placed inside of an elevator to play dramatic sound designs based on the direction and altitude of an elevator. The prototype model described below is currently calibrated for the south set elevators at 55 W 13th St, New York City which travels from the basement to floor 9. A microprocessor chip is stamped with conditionals to determine the location of the elevator based on barometric pressure and then pulses are sent to trigger an mp3 player which, when amplified, plays out from a complex set of musical relationships to create a dramatic and playful experience for the unassuming passengers.

1. technical construction
........a. parts list
........b. circuit diagram
........c. hacking digital music devices (MP3, CD, etc.)
........d. other notes

2. code

3. physical design
........a. aesthetic design
........b. augmented, necessary design

4. sound design

*The Elevator Music Box. 2002. Andrew Baron concived of the idea, wrote the code and the music. Nicole DiDio contributed to the design and physical construction. Jatom Joon worked primarily on the design. Marko Tandefelt and John Sharp provdided technical direction.