Live A/V Duo Performance: Photon Echo

Sagas – Metamorphosis, Seattle: One-hour original A/V set by Slope (audio) + Fullmetal Algorist (visuals)

Venue

Private Loft • Sodo Seattle • Jan 18, 2025

Format

Live A/V set • duo (music + visuals)

Projector

Short-throw projection • screen/LED • scrim install optional

Controls

Ableton Live → OSC → TouchDesigner • Various MIDI

Event & Space

Intimate performance night with varied guest artists

An intimate, multi-element evening in a cozy loft: a gentle grounding activity to open the night, small-group offerings like acupuncture and immersive poetry, hands-on craft moments, and a rotating lineup of live performances. Low light, floor seating pockets, and clear sightlines encouraged deep listening with space for movement when the energy rose. We contributed a one-hour live A/V performance as Photon Echo—original electronic music by Slope (Andy Skalet) with synchronized, audio-reactive visuals performed live by Mariah Vicary. The rig was compact and short-throw-ready (scrim optional), with Ableton Live → OSC → TouchDesigner linking musical structure to generative scenes for smooth, evolving chapters.

Experience

A live A/V set that feels cohesive and easy to follow. Slope performs original electronic music while I run real-time visuals that stay synced to the set via TouchOSC, so drops, builds, and quiet sections land clearly. The rig is compact and fits on a small stage or in small rooms and the show leaves space for both seated listening and dance. We close with a short DJ segment where Slope plays a few tracks by other artists to keep the energy up and set the tone for the rest of the night.

Here are the installations that were presented at this event, click through to learn more about each piece.

Design & Build

Audio: Ableton Live set (Sagas) + controllers
Sync: OSC from Live → TouchDesigner (tempo, scene, parameters)
Visuals: Generative TD toolkit (bands, onsets, envelopes, scene logic)
Control: Novation Launch Control XL + mapped performance macros
Projection: Short-throw; screen/LED; optional layered scrim install
Footprint: Fast in/out; single-circuit power; compact stage depth
Options: Titles/logos; palette matching; camera feed integration