./drum.code is a live coding performance for human and computer, created by Timo Hoogland. During the performance the computer acts as a co-performer playing itself by making changes in the code while listening and reacting to patterns played on the drums.

 

On the other side the human will react to the sounds made by the computer resulting in a dialogue between the analog and digital worlds of both performers. The code is generated and trained from previous programmed live coding performances and decisions are made via machine learning techniques trained on rhythmical patterns and tuned probabilities.

 

As of July 2024 ./drum.code and the development of the ./drum.code software is made possible by funding granted from Stimuleringsfonds Creative Industrie. The funding will be used to further develop the software, give workshops, collaborate with other artists and organise performances.