Show HN: Eigendrum - Draw any shape and hear what it sounds like as a drum

Draw any shape and hear it as a drum. Every frequency is solved from your outline with finite elements, never sampled. Includes the two drums that sound identical but are not the same shape.
240 points by BaselAshraf81 72 days ago baselashraf81.github.io 102 comments

Summary

Eigendrum allows users to create unique drum sounds by drawing shapes, translating outlines into original audio frequencies. It highlights the intriguing concept that two different shapes can produce identical sounds, making it a fascinating tool for music experimentation.

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