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¹University of Plymouth, Interdisciplinary Centre for Computer Music Research (ICCMR). eduardo.miranda@plymouth.ac.uk.

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This study presents GeMS, a novel system merging synthetic biology and music composition. GeMS uses genetic process simulations to generate unique rhythmic and pitch sequences for musical pieces.

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Area of Science:

Computational Biology
Bioinformatics
Algorithmic Music Composition

Background:

Synthetic biology principles offer novel frameworks for computational systems.
Simulating biological processes can inspire new methods for creative content generation.
Existing music composition systems lack biologically-inspired generative mechanisms.

Purpose of the Study:

Introduce GeMS, a system for music composition utilizing synthetic biology concepts.
Demonstrate the generation of musical elements (rhythm and pitch) from simulated genetic processes.
Showcase a novel approach to algorithmic music creation through biological system analogies.

Main Methods:

The Miranda machine simulates DNA manipulation and generates DNA strands.
The rhythmator translates DNA sequences into rhythmic patterns using 'rhythmic codons'.
The pitch processor generates musical pitches inspired by protein folding, using DNA instruction orientation.

Main Results:

GeMS successfully generates rhythmic and pitch sequences from simulated genetic processes.
The system components (Miranda machine, rhythmator, pitch processor) function as designed.
A musical composition, "Artibiotics," was created using GeMS to demonstrate its capabilities.

Conclusions:

GeMS provides a viable framework for music composition informed by synthetic biology.
The system demonstrates the potential of applying biological simulation to creative domains.
This interdisciplinary approach opens new avenues for algorithmic art and music generation.