Solotones Sonic Geometry App is an ongoing project to visualize sound interference patterns. We are in the process of developing visualizers for the following techniques:
Cymatics is the study of visible sound vibrations, using particles like sand or water to reveal the geometric patterns created by sound frequencies. This phenomenon showcases how different frequencies produce distinct patterns, with higher frequencies generating complex shapes and lower frequencies forming simpler, expansive structures.
Lissajous curves are looping, interwoven patterns formed by plotting sound waves against each other. By adjusting the frequency and phase of sine waves, these curves range from simple circles to highly intricate, chaotic shapes, offering a captivating glimpse into the interplay of sound waves.
Sound frequencies can produce geometric patterns that resemble mandalas or sacred geometry, such as the Flower of Life or Metatron’s Cube. These patterns often reflect the harmony and balance inherent in nature, aligning with mathematical principles like the golden ratio.
Fractal patterns in sonic geometry reflect the self-replicating, repeating structures found in nature. Complex sound compositions, including harmonics and overtones, generate mesmerizing fractal-like visuals, capturing the recursive beauty of sound in motion.
Chladni figures are geometric patterns formed by sound-induced vibrations on a surface, where particles like sand collect at nodal points. These figures reveal intricate, symmetric shapes that shift and evolve with different sound frequencies, often resembling flowers or stars.
Spectrograms provide a visual representation of sound frequencies over time. By creatively manipulating these frequencies, you can create stunning geometric patterns in the spectrogram itself, forming arches, waves, or digital mandalas based on the sound’s structure.
Harmonographs use pendulums to create geometric patterns based on sound frequencies. These patterns, such as spirals and loops, visualize the harmony of sound through elegant and flowing shapes, providing a unique fusion of physics and art.