Jay Tobin

Creative technologist, music programmer
Jay Tobin is a creative technologist and programmer from New York. An audiovisual artist, his work spans from live sets at Ars Electronica to custom music production software.
Jay Tobin is a creative technologist and programmer from New York. An audiovisual artist, his work spans from live sets at Ars Electronica to custom music production software.
Thesis Faculty
Clareese HillBarbara MorrisChris RomeroEthan Silverman

polyMorph

Project Website

polyMorph is a Swiss Army Knife for Generative Music

A screenshot of polyMorph‘s interface.

polyMorph is a standalone music production app for both Mac and Windows, and Swiss Army Knife for experimental, generative music making. The app can operate as an array for installation sound, a digital audio workstation, guitar pedal, and autonomous sonic playground all-in-one. With a simple bootup, extensive in-app documentation, and deep options for customization, polyMorph can take any shape users wish.

A screenshot of polyMorph‘s documentation page.

polyMorph differentiates itself from modern DAWs in its gesture-based approach to music composition. Rather than relying on MIDI or a traditional keyboard, the app uses mouse input from users to create sweeping musical gestures in real-time. Its gesture-based paradigm significantly lowers the barrier of access for those looking to try experimental approaches to music production, and makes for a program equally at home on a stage mid-performance as it is in a studio setting.

More info about polyMorph, including download links, can be found on my personal website.

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