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Tech reviews: Beat Blocks

Tim Hallas shares his (and his five-year-old's) verdict on iOS app Beat Blocks.
Beat Blocks runs on iOS devices
Beat Blocks runs on iOS devices

In a recent article I wrote for MT about AI, I mentioned attending a fascinating exhibition at the Science Museum, about the power of music (Turn it Up, which is on until 6 May 2024). There were exhibits to engage people of all ages, but it was the interactive exhibit using AI to analyse Lego bricks that caught the imagination of the five-year-old I took with me. The position of the Lego bricks on the base board corresponded to the rhythm, pitch, and timbre of the music being played. To change the pattern or sound, the visitor changed the colour and the relative position of the bricks.

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