Can software track the complex tempo of a live drummer?

Can computers listen to drummers? · 5:52 · Video: The Royal Institution · Watch at the source

In short: This film follows engineer Andrew Robertson as he tests new software designed to monitor and follow a live drummer's tempo, exploring how this technology could transform creative musical performances.

At Queen Mary University London, Andrew Robertson demonstrates software capable of tracking a live drummer's tempo in real time. This project, funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering, explores the intersection of engineering and musical creativity, investigating how software can respond to the nuances of human performance.

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