CellF: A Neuron-Driven Music Synthesiser for Real-Time Performance

CellF is the world’s first neuron-driven synthesiser. It is a collaborative project at the cutting edge of experimental art and music that brings together artists, musicians, designers and scientists to create a cybernetic self-portrait. cellF is an autonomous, bioanalogue electronic musical instrument designed to operate independently and interact with human musicians. The instrument is controlled by a bioengineered neural network or ‘brain’ derived from skin cells using induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology that is housed in a custom built synthesiser ‘body’. This paper introduces the cellF project highlighting the background, biotechnology, embodiment, design and performance capabilities.

Citation:
Moore, Darren et al. "CellF: A Neuron-Driven Music Synthesiser for Real-Time Performance." International Journal of Performance Arts and Digital Media, vol. 12, no. 1, 2016, pp. 31-43, doi:10.1080/14794713.2016.1161954.