Imogen Heap’s Ableton-Controlling Gloves

[Cupe]

We’ve seen exciting advancements in live looping and performance control in recent years, particularly in Beardyman’s new setup. Today we’re excited to share this video (originally published by WiredUK in January) of Imogen Heap and her 3D performance gloves that she uses to control her Ableton Live session.

“It’s really like playing an instrument in 3D space” – Imogen Heap

We’ve seen other videos of Imogen’s gloves before, but here she does a great job of explaining the evolution and function of the system, and gives a solid demo performance. She’s also using a Kinect in this video to create onstage locations that have their own associated effects- like an echo when she’s further from the audience.

The video is below – but if you need a synopsis of what to watch, here’s a quick guide:

0:00 – 7:20: her explanation of the evolution of the concept behind the instrument

7:20 – 13:20: her talk through demo of each of the different types of movements and controls available in her rig

13:20 – 19:56: her performance

[russell]

Where did I see a video recently of a guy using an xbox kinect unit to with ableton. So he basically made music by dancin about and looking a bit

[Cupe]

Me and mitch talked about one on The UGLY Show once and posted the clip

[russell]

couldnt find the one I was thinking of but i found this WHALE...

[Mitch]

taken from viewtopic.php?f=43&t=10903&p=162991&hilit=ugly#p162991

[russell]

O yeah I remember that dude.

[legunner]

Nice innovation! Imagine doing that live on stage haha

[Cupe]

Would love to see a full set done by 1 or a group of acrobatic dancer cunts

[BeatLeSS]

Fark yeah, very cool and innovative idea. I think a few games companies are actually working with artists on doing a game like this.