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STUDY 005 / KALEIDOSCOPE

Kaleidoscope

A study in sound and symmetry.

How to explore

TurnDrag sideways, or use the ← → keys. The glass tumbles and the melody follows.

TiltDrag up or down, or use ↑ ↓. The pieces roll and ring against each other.

ShakeDrag quickly back and forth, or press S, for a new arrangement.

TouchClick or tap the glass, or press Enter: a piece is nudged and answers with a note.

Travel insideScroll, pinch, or press Page Up / Page Down (Space / Shift+Space). Home returns to the table. At the disc, keep turning to hold the phrase.

Look around insideMove the pointer, drag with two fingers, or press I J K L (or Alt / Option with the arrows).

KeysM sound · F fullscreen · H hide UI · Escape settings

01 / On the table

Drag to turn · Scroll to look inside

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Preparing Kaleidoscope

Polishing the glass…

SCENE CONTROLS

The kaleidoscope is paused while this panel is open.

Sound

Headphones recommended. Sound begins with your first touch or key press; touch works for every gesture.

Materials & credits

Concept and direction by Naveen. Music: Boards of Canada — Diving Station, played from a supplied MIDI study. End disc: original homage artwork after Boards of Canada's Geogaddi (supplied by the author). Marble, glass, mirrors and every sound are generated in code. Built with Three.js and the Web Audio API.