Kinect to Music

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A great example of how the Kinect continues to drive unique experiences...

Alison Wonderland

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DJ and producer Alison Wonderland needed a compact performance kit to power fantastical, next-level visuals on her worldwide tour. The solution: a Surface-powered kit that she and her VJ can control from stage.

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A mesmerizing performer equally at home behind the decks in raucous warehouse parties and center stage headlining international festivals, Alison Wonderland has been creating music and performing for over a decade – from playing cello in orchestras and rocking the bass in indie bands, to her current status as rising electronic music star.

As she continues to find new fans, Alison requires a compact yet robust tour kit that can adapt to events of all sizes and styles. Her custom performance kit – running on a Microsoft Surface Book, combined with Kinect – is powering live visuals inspired in equal parts by spirituality and galactic pop-culture imagery. And when paired with Alison’s thrilling music, they’ll provide a spellbinding adventure for fans.

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Project Information URL: https://www.microsoft.com/inculture/musicxtech/Alison-Wonderland/



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