Problems...

I dont think I can get some of the code that I had in the beginning to work. I might have to reduce the Particle System, as well as eliminating the bubbles. I will admit I am lacking time management skills for this project, but trying my best.

However, I've decided to at least get the basic parts right. For example, I have resorted to a BeatListener class for my project because it seems a bit more effective in collecting the beats, however, its hard to collect the snare beats, working hard on trying to get it.

Also added two waveforms. Originally it was just added there just to see the beats, but I think its a
permanent addition now.

A screenshot of the work. Needs more improvement, as well as movement of the bubbles.

Flight 404's Flint Ball

In my previous post, I wanted the bubbles to show out fire or similar. This is an example of how it may look, using Flight404's flint ball exam, which I believe is excellent:

Flint ball from flight404 on Vimeo.

I want to try doing something like this.

Implementing a Particle System

I want to use this Particle System (particlesystem4) from Rob Saunder's class for my bubbles. Basically, I like the particles to go outward according to the strength of the beats.

There will be also some added colour, with colours like red to show strong beats, as well as blue to show weak beats.

Kick Start Hat as a basis

I'm using the Kick Start Hat Minim example as a basis.

As a start, I'm borrowing off the code form the Quickstart guide: http://code.compartmental.net/tools/minim/quickstart/

I like this as a start because the example of how beats are detected is already shown, and ready for modification.

Minim - What I am looking for

If I'm aiming for a visualisation in music, I'm thinking of using the minim library.

After I presented in class, I have to admit the project I will be doing is very ambitious.

Bubbles.
Music.
Colours.
Particle Systems. <--- Maybe. This is what I am going to use for my project. I will admit that its been a long time since I have done processing, but I will do the best I can. Looking at the documentation from Code Log (http://code.compartmental.net/tools/minim/quickstart/), the quickstart code shown seems like a good place to start my project. And then possibly I would look into beatdetection and fft.