Interactive Systems / MPU-6050 MIDI Controller Prototype
This project explores the use of motion sensing as an interface for musical control through the development of a prototype system based on the MPU-6050 sensor, combining an accelerometer and gyroscope. The work was developed within the context of Interactive Systems studies and focuses on translating physical movement into structured musical output.
The system maps real-time motion data captured by the sensor to MIDI messages, using the gyroscope's angular values to control pitch information within the standard MIDI range (0–127). Through this mapping strategy, physical orientation and movement become directly linked to musical parameters, enabling gesture-based interaction with sound.
The prototype investigates the relationship between bodily motion and musical structure, exploring how continuous physical gestures can be transformed into discrete musical events through data quantization and MIDI communication protocols. This approach allows movement to function as a performative input, turning the body into an expressive interface for musical generation and control.
