by Rene Wooller, 8th April 2004

We invite everyone with an interest to join the development team (even just as a tester). Anyone with skills, materials or facillities that could contribute to further development are welcome to join the movement.

Below are a few potential areas of future development:

Producion/Performance Tool

This application will have both MIDI and inbuilt audio capabilities. The functionality and design will be tailored to the requirements of the professional techno producer. Plugins could be available for new algorithms and sounds that deal with specific genres. External MIDI controllers could be used to aid performance.

Extensions

Additional extensions and the extended versions will contain functionality that is initially too complex for the first time user. These versions or plugins will be used by the serious computer musician, looking for more control. In fact there is talk of converting LEMu itself into a bank of plugins that can be used in any sequencer program.

Hardware

To create an integrated ergonomic instrument, a stand alone hardware device may be constructed. This will enable more control and less risk of computer malfunction. It would also be cool to have lots of modules and devices that the audience can interact collaboratively with LEMu through.

Sequencer/Synth function

The functions and algorithms used in LEMu could be added to the infrastructure of an existing techno synthesiser such as the Roland MC505 or Kurzweil K2000. The increased pattern control functionality would enable the techno artist to perform their music more effectively than the currently available methods.

Console Game

A version of LEMu may be designed specifically for game consoles. Using the ergonomic interface and powerful realtime audio capabilities of the latest game consoles, a LEMu game could be the ultimate techno instrument for serious live performance. It could also be used by gamers interested in techno: to play with or to jam.