Niloofar Sanandajizadeh

Glowing MIDI Mask Visual Controller

Glowing MIDI Mask Visual Controller is a custom-designed electronic wearable for performers. Wearing this mask, the performer can manipulate and control visuals for live performances.While now it just controls visuals, there is potential to manipulate and create audio as well.

“This project is rooted in the idea of innovating communication methods, leveraging technology to transcend the barriers often encountered in traditional forms of expression. The wearable MIDI mask embodies this concept, serving as a dynamic tool for visual manipulation in live performances. Utilizing the Adafruit Circuit Playground Bluefruit as its microcontroller, which is programmed with a MIDI library, and integrating with TouchDesigner for visualizations, this device enables real-time, Bluetooth-enabled control over generative visuals. This mask not only facilitates communication through art but also empowers performers to directly influence their visual surroundings through intuitive gestures. The MIDI controller, functioning via the MIDI mapper protocol within TouchDesigner, allows performers to seamlessly transition between various generative visuals, adding a layer of live, responsive visual flair to their performances.”