I started working with UVA’s Internet Media Research Group in 2009 designing and building what evolved into NOMADS (Network Object Mobile Agent Dynamic System). The system efficiently transmits data between sets of mobile devices and web applications in real time. The data protocol, SAND (Synchronized Application Network Dialog) provides a portable interface for sending, receiving and routing data between Java and Objective C clients. The system architecture facilitates sharing structured data between clients on virtually any platform. The videos below provide a more detailed explanation along with several demonstrations.
In 2010, NOMADS was used as courseware for the MUSI335 class (Technosonics) as well as the Digitalis 2010 concert featuring guest artist, Matmos.
NOMADS for Auksalaq was used by performers and users around the globe in the premiere performance of the multimedia opera, Auksalaq on October 29, 2012.
Our paper on the project was published in Organised Sound on February 2012, Network SocioSynthesis and Emergence in NOMADS.
NOMADS Auksalaq
NOMADS Classroom
NOMADS Classroom – Step Sequencer
NOMADS Classroom – Swarm Synthesizer
NOMADS Classroom – Emergent Synth