Beyond Markov chains, towards adaptive memristor network-based music generation

Ella Gale; Oliver Matthews; Ben De Lacy Costello; Andrew Adamatzky

Beyond Markov chains, towards adaptive memristor network-based music generation

Ella Gale^*, Oliver Matthews, Ben De Lacy Costello, Andrew Adamatzky

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School of Psychological Science

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Abstract

We undertook a study of the use of a memristor network for music generation, making use of the memristor's memory to go beyond the Markov hypothesis. Seed transition matrices are created and populated using memristor equations, and which are shown to generate musical melodies and change in style over time as a result of feedback into the transition matrix. The spiking properties of simple memristor networks are demonstrated and discussed with reference to applications of music making. The limitations of simulating composing memristor networks in von Neumann hardware is discussed and a hardware solution based on physical memristor properties is presented.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Music and Unconventional Computing - AISB Convention 2013
Pages	28-49
Number of pages	22
Publication status	Published - 2013
Event	Music and Unconventional Computing, Held at the AISB Convention 2013 - Exeter, United Kingdom Duration: 3 Apr 2013 → 5 Apr 2013

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Conference	Music and Unconventional Computing, Held at the AISB Convention 2013
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Exeter
Period	3/04/13 → 5/04/13

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