Gregor Alexander

JamGPT is a tool that can inspire musicians, pushing them beyond the boundaries of their creativity and helping them overcome the dreaded writer's block. A guitar pedal is an instantly recognisable icon, something that almost any musician should connect with straight away. Writers block often arises from a lack of fresh perspectives or an inability to think beyond familiar territory. The pedal is designed to output abstract prompts, taking inspiration from the famous Oblique Strategies, using the power of the GPT-3 AI model. These prompts are generated in response to input from the musician and are printed in small font on a thermal printer.
The small font size is a deliberate choice, forcing musicians to pause, squint, and engage in deciphering the text. This momentary disruption in the creative process can lead to unexpected insights and ideas, as the musician's mind is forced to shift gears and confront the challenge presented by the prompt. The pedal also allows for the adjustment of the tone of the generated prompts, creating a wide variety of responses that cater to different artistic sensibilities. This feature adds another layer of disruption. The abstract nature of the prompts generated by the JamGPT pedal can lead to lively discussions among musicians, as they seek to decipher and understand the meaning behind the text. These conversations often spark new ideas and perspectives on the creative process.