EAMIR is an open-source music technology project. We design tech-based interactive instruments, tools, and systems to facilitate accessible diatonic music-making and music-learning experiences. Our SDK for the Max programming language contains examples and code modules to help jumpstart your project; showcased below are some standalone apps built as part of the EAMIR project.
EAMIR is an open-source interactive music technology project founded in 2007 by V.J. Manzo focused on Electro-Acoustic Music Interaction Research. Early on, EAMIR was an Electro-Acoustic Musically Interactive Room set up as an installation with sensors and accessible controllers in a single music classroom, and, later, the project focus shifted toward developing and implementing modular single-purpose music applications for specific experiences and use-cases, primarily, with a focus on special needs education. As the project grew, the Modal Object Library used to develop early applications was expanded to create the EAMIR Software Development Kit for use in the Max programming language. In 2015, EAMIR was formed as a 501c3 non-profit to further facilitate project development and implementation by creating greater dialogue between music educators, software developers, and researchers. EAMIR is supported by a global community including the RATLab at WPI who share a passion for implementing controllers, sensors, and other interactive mechanisms toward facilitating diatonic melodies and chords.
