Chromahelix

Chromahelix is an electro­acoustic ensemble based in Barcelona, formed by different professionals in the audio technology area and artists, involved in the Sound and Music Computing Master at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra. They expose the spectators to different sonic textures, combining minimalist soundscapes and rhythms. For each of their presentations different electroacoustic chains are designed, integrated with the visual experience. Their shows adapt accordingly to the type of public, from clubs to academic and geek interventions that involve technology. As an example they own an APP called “The Infinite Orchestra” where the audience interact by proposing the sounds Chromahelix use, in real time, through Freesound. Today, Freesound.org has over 240,000 sounds available, more than 50,000 daily visits and more than 4 million people registered on the platform with an excess of 65 million downloads. During the composition the audience can explore different sounds from Freesound.org and drive the musical and visual experience. The audiovisual performance is, when possible, based on an ambisonics system to create an immersive 3D audio experience. The release of this app and 3D performance was during the 7th edition of Mutek [ES], one of the most important festivals of digital arts, according to Resident Advisor, and has been presented at Hamburg, Berlin and other places of Spain.