AlgoMIDI is an innovative musical studio designed to create music using cellular automata and graph traversal algorithms. As a spiritual successor to Cellular Minimata, AlgoMIDI transforms traditional automata into an engaging audio-visual experience, where each 'living' cell generates musical notes.

Technology Stack

Built with modern technologies, AlgoMIDI leverages:

• Vue 3 - for an interactive user interface
• Vite - to enable faster development
• TypeScript - ensuring type safety in JavaScript
• Web Audio API (via Tone.js) - for high-quality audio generation
• p5.js - facilitating creative coding
• Cytoscape.js - for visualizing graph structures

The piano sampler used in this project is sourced from Tone.js instruments.

Key Features

Cellular Automata

• Select from classic Game of Life rules (B3/S23) or choose from other presets.
• Input custom rules (format B3/S2,3) to create unique patterns.
• Adjust playback speed between 60-240 BPM for a tailored musical experience.
• Click on cells to create initial patterns and bring them to life musically.

Graph Traversal Algorithms

• Visualize notes represented as nodes via BFS (Breadth-First Search) and DFS (Depth-First Search) algorithms, crafting melodic sequences.
• Utilize drag-and-drop functionality for edge creation, providing an intuitive workflow.
• Choose from various layout options, including circle, grid, and random arrangements for dynamic visuals.

Piano Interface

• Receive visual feedback for notes played, creating an engaging interaction.
• Display notes generated by both cellular automata and graph algorithms.
• Basic playback controls make it easy to manage the musical output.

AlgoMIDI offers a unique approach to music creation by blending algorithms with musical concepts. Whether exploring cellular automata or graph traversal, this project serves as a powerful tool for both learning and experimentation in algorithm-driven sound generation.