27 Edo + 28 Edo Polymicrotonality over a 27:28 Polyrhythm | Lunar Mansion Cycles

The sonification of two lunar mansion correspondence systems as they cycle through the zodiac. The systems: The 27 equal divisions of the Indian, or Vedic Astrology, Nakshatra system The 28 equal divisions of the Arabic Manazilu ʾl-Qamar The 12 equal division of the Sidereal Zodiac The method: Both systems begin with 0° Aries (Sidereal). This…

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Synths in Experimental Temperaments: Serpentine Curve f(x) Tuning

An experiment with a distorted synthesizer tuned to the Serpentine Curve function. It could be considered an irregular or unconventional temperament because it contains microtones and macrotones. This improvisation features a two-octave range spanning 49 keys on the keyboard with the notes rising or falling as it follows the Serpentine Curve. With Middle C placed…

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