Eccentric Orbit develops TunePad, an online platform enabling music creation using the Python programming language with collaborative and recording tools. The company also designs interactive educational technology, such as programmable rover exhibits for museums. Additionally, they offer ReVerb, a voice-to-text device designed to aid in understanding conversations.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Creating music often requires specialized software and hardware, which can be a barrier to entry for beginners, especially in educational settings. Integrating coding with music composition can be challenging, requiring users to switch between different environments and tools. Existing platforms may not provide a unified environment for both music creation and coding education.
Solution
Eccentric Orbit's TunePad is an online platform that enables users to create music using Python code within a single, integrated environment. TunePad combines playable musical instruments, text, lyrics, multimedia elements, and runnable Python code segments, facilitating both music production and coding education. The platform offers step-by-step tutorials for beginners and advanced production tools for experienced users. TunePad supports WebMIDI, allowing learners to connect MIDI controllers and play programmable instruments.
Target Audience
TunePad is designed for individual learners, particularly middle school and high school students, as well as educational institutions such as libraries, after-school programs, and summer camps that offer coding and creative coding programs.
Features
- Online platform for creating music with Python programming language
- Integrated environment combining musical instruments, text, lyrics, multimedia, and Python code
- Step-by-step tutorials for beginners and advanced tools for experienced users
- WebMIDI support for connecting MIDI controllers
- Collaborative beat-making, DJ-ing, and recording tools
- Audio engine compatible with Chromebooks, PCs, and iOS devices