ZNET SEQUENCER is a Puredata patch that generates different sounds and/or graphics with an "ip sequencer". Network traffic is captured by puredata pcap external, and each network traffic packet is analized. An ip sequencer generates a different bang for each network traffic protocol (ip, tcp, udp and icmp), and the sound system has the assigned sound for them (sampler, drums, noises, etc...).
So, the "music" (or noise) is generated by a sequencer based on IP network traffic, so as we surf the web, download a file, read email, etc a sound is generated and all traffic together compose a “song” in real-time. This functions can be all easily modified to adapt the patch to any need. Another way: the computer with net sequencer can run as a server, and several clients can generate traffic to the server, so more than one user can generate together the sound (clients can be in the same place or to any place connected to the Internet).
Additionally, a graphic representation of network traffic can be included to the installation (using GEM). The installation has multiple possibilities, but basically with computer connected to the network, a sound system, and a video projector, the user can generate the sound by browsing the web, or generating ip traffic from the computer.
