beat.me 102 – PIKSEL24

beat.me 102

a solo live-coding performance, fighting bots, bugs, drones and cellular automata.

with plenty of cheek-in-tongue references to the golden days of toplap, including al-jazari and tidal.


IOhannes m zmölnig is a software developer and artist known for his work in the field of creative coding and open-source software. He is a core developer of Pure Data (Pd), a visual programming language for creating interactive computer music and multimedia works. zmölnig has significantly contributed to the development and maintenance of Pd, making it a powerful tool for artists, musicians, and researchers worldwide.

Born in Austria, zmölnig studied computer science and has been actively involved in the open-source community for many years. He has taught workshops and given lectures on Pure Data and creative coding at various institutions and festivals around the world. Additionally, zmölnig has created numerous software libraries and tools that extend the functionality of Pd, further enriching the platform’s capabilities.

His artistic practice often blends technology, sound, and visuals, exploring the intersections of these domains. zmölnig’s work has been featured in exhibitions and performances, showcasing his innovative approach to digital art and interactive media.

(according to mistral.ai)