eigendrums is a pure data hack that lets you trigger different (drum) samples by arbitrary (drum-like) trigger sounds. It may be used to turn your body into a small hip hop sample kit!
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download and install pure data [http://puredata.info/community/projects/software/pd-extended]
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open
main.pd
in pure data -
connect a microphone and headphones, edit audio settings if necessary
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"learn 10" triggers learning: hit each "trigger sound" 10 times.
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"learn 0" stops the learning.
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that's it. you can play it now...
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guess what "forget" does.
Better UI, optional MIDI output, refining parameters etc.