The design studios oio and mattering have introduced Mur Mur, a prototype ambient sound device that generates real-time, non-looping audio based on simulated digital worlds and autonomous agents.
Key Points
- Mur Mur simulates three distinct environments: The Block (city), The Plot (forest), and The Pond (water ecosystem).
- Unlike generative AI that creates loops, the system uses digital agents to produce unique, real-time sounds that evolve continuously.
- The device is designed to be uncontrollable, meaning the simulated worlds operate independently of the user's input or schedule.
- Users can currently stream the audio online or integrate the sounds into Ableton using a provided Max for Live patch.
- The project is currently in the prototype phase, with creators seeking hardware partners and technologists to scale production.