Hi dear Bela users and makers !

I just wanted to share a video of my firespewing music machine, which uses two Bela's internally. Currently, I'm migrating several functionalities from the main computer to Bela boards. Currently I use the Bela boards for redundancy, such that if my main system fails, I can continue playing while the main system comes back online.

Anyway, check out the machine playing a Tom Waits track mecanically here:

Watch a demonstration on youtube:
Tromleorkestret - Firespewing Music Machine Playing 'Ice Cream Man'

Oh and like the project here:
Tromleorkestret

Cheers!
Hjalte

that looks great! what is the "main computer" then, and how can Bela keep things running when the main computer fails?

The main computer is a normal laptop with Ableton and M4L ... The Bela's are running patches that can communicate with the Sensors and Actuators on the Machine. In case of main computer failure I can move switch and run a reduced system on Bela allowing me to continue performing while the main computer restarts or whatever... I will soon post more videos of this machine. I has a lot of playable instruments that I play along with the mechanics when performing. It will be easier to explain the role of Bela when you see those videos 🙂

Best,
Hjalte