musical instruments (106 articles)
all news on recent musical instruments projects
century-old guitar manufacturer gibson files for bankruptcy
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in a bid to save the company the 116-year-old guitar manufacturer plans to liquidate the consumer electronics division of the brand.
in a bid to save the company the 116-year-old guitar manufacturer plans to liquidate the consumer electronics division of the brand.
kawai's crystal grand piano to float on undulating waves of water during milan design week
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the crystal grand maintains the iconic form of a traditional piano, while its inner workings are revealed within a delicately-crafted transparent cabinet.
the crystal grand maintains the iconic form of a traditional piano, while its inner workings are revealed within a delicately-crafted transparent cabinet.
love hultén's 'bivalvia' is a small toy synthesizer in a handmade wooden box
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the device unfolds like a clamshell to reveal six dial/fader controllers combined with 15 high-quality cherry MX keys.
the device unfolds like a clamshell to reveal six dial/fader controllers combined with 15 high-quality cherry MX keys.
genki's wave ring lets you control sound and make music with your finger at designmarch
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control sound, shape effects and send commands with the motion of your hand as if by magic.
control sound, shape effects and send commands with the motion of your hand as if by magic.
this playable furby organ isn't creepy (it's just misunderstood)
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someone combined the creepiest instrument with the creepiest toy
someone combined the creepiest instrument with the creepiest toy
three UT students spent a year designing and 3D printing a six string violin
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go listen to 'the dharma at big sur' by john adams
go listen to 'the dharma at big sur' by john adams
aquasonic performance reveals world's first underwater band
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the band works underwater, including the singer, and all perform without oxygen support.
the band works underwater, including the singer, and all perform without oxygen support.
chiara luzzana composes soundtrack using alessi extra ordinary metal
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italian sound designer, chiara luzzana, uses the alessi extra ordinary metal collection as an orchestra to compose a soundtrack as beautiful as the accessories.
italian sound designer, chiara luzzana, uses the alessi extra ordinary metal collection as an orchestra to compose a soundtrack as beautiful as the accessories.
NoDesign + IRCAM's collective sequencer explores music through connected technologies
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up to eight people can simultaneously operate NoDesign + IRCAM's 'coloop' collective sequencer through the web application on their smartphones.
up to eight people can simultaneously operate NoDesign + IRCAM's 'coloop' collective sequencer through the web application on their smartphones.
yamaha’s revamped compact saxophone wins 2017 japan GOOD DESIGN grand award
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venova's branched pipe structure and meandering shape produces a similar tone from a compact portable form with few keys.
venova's branched pipe structure and meandering shape produces a similar tone from a compact portable form with few keys.
museum of arts and design surrounds visitors in multi-sensory sound installations
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the immersive sound environment explores 'how the ephemeral and abstract nature of sound is made material.'
the immersive sound environment explores 'how the ephemeral and abstract nature of sound is made material.'
NEON’s giant musical object recreates the sound of running horses at a roman cavalry fort
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the device uses the force of the wind to recreate the sound of roman cavalry troops who moved across the landscape 1,600 years ago.
the device uses the force of the wind to recreate the sound of roman cavalry troops who moved across the landscape 1,600 years ago.
mick rooney introduces art on a ukelele for the 2017 hepatitis C trust auction
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collaborating with british ukelele maker pete howlett, 30 custom-made instruments are painted by well known and loved artists.
collaborating with british ukelele maker pete howlett, 30 custom-made instruments are painted by well known and loved artists.
id inc. revamps traditional japanese instrument using contemporary tones
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the design was realized as a lighter and smaller version than the original one, providing a more familiar instrument to people.
the design was realized as a lighter and smaller version than the original one, providing a more familiar instrument to people.
shimon the musical robot jams with a human marimba player at moogfest
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this is shimon, the four-armed robot marimba player built by georgia's institute of technology that listens to music, improvises, and plays alongside human musicians.
this is shimon, the four-armed robot marimba player built by georgia's institute of technology that listens to music, improvises, and plays alongside human musicians.
the massive 44-note ore-some xylophone generates randomly timed music
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nervous squirrel's structure is a mechanical xylophone that generates truly random compositions by measuring the activity of uranium ore.
nervous squirrel's structure is a mechanical xylophone that generates truly random compositions by measuring the activity of uranium ore.
roli's seaboard block remodels the keyboard into a mobile studio
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roli's seaboard block is a miniature music studio that opens up the world of music production to everyone, from beginners to seasoned professionals.
roli's seaboard block is a miniature music studio that opens up the world of music production to everyone, from beginners to seasoned professionals.
orit dolev creates NOMAD, a digital music instrument for travellers
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designed to encourage mobility and adventure, NOMAD’s minimalistic form and flexible rubber strings finally make it possible to create music on-the-go.
designed to encourage mobility and adventure, NOMAD’s minimalistic form and flexible rubber strings finally make it possible to create music on-the-go.
the 'musicon' instrument helps teach children creative composition, musicality + coding
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all this, and not a touch screen in sight.
all this, and not a touch screen in sight.
roli BLOCKS is a modular, multi-touch music-making system
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due to its modularity, BLOCKS can be customized depending on the needs, budget, skill level and musical style.
due to its modularity, BLOCKS can be customized depending on the needs, budget, skill level and musical style.
EGGER's handcrafted decorative style influenced by artisan crafts
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referencing artisanal craftsmanship, as highlighted by lakewood acoustic guitars, EGGER presents the 'handcrafted' style range as part of its forthcoming decorative collection.
referencing artisanal craftsmanship, as highlighted by lakewood acoustic guitars, EGGER presents the 'handcrafted' style range as part of its forthcoming decorative collection.
mine modular controller lets DJs, producers + musicians build it like LEGO
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mine is a modular midi controller composed by a case suitable to for modules made of single electronic interfaces, offering flexibility in the creation of its configuration.
mine is a modular midi controller composed by a case suitable to for modules made of single electronic interfaces, offering flexibility in the creation of its configuration.
roland creates kiyola kf-10 digital piano with wood by karimoku
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roland's 'kiyola KF-10' is intended as both a high-end musical instrument plus an item of furniture. the cabinet is built from natural timber, enabling a contoured profile and a »
roland's 'kiyola KF-10' is intended as both a high-end musical instrument plus an item of furniture. the cabinet is built from natural timber, enabling a contoured profile and a slim, stable stand.
simplified synthesizer for kids by dutch duo sparks next crop of music producers
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dato ‘duo’ combines a synthesizer and sequencer together into one fun electronic instrument for both children and adults alike.
dato ‘duo’ combines a synthesizer and sequencer together into one fun electronic instrument for both children and adults alike.
whaletone updates their sculptural piano with latest in sound processing
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to stay current with the technological times, the company has introduced the ‘royal digital’ with a flagship sound processor that can replicated the best sound of an acoustic »
to stay current with the technological times, the company has introduced the ‘royal digital’ with a flagship sound processor that can replicated the best sound of an acoustic grand piano, as well as a list of more than 500 various high quality sounds built-in.
artisanship and craft: inside the steinway piano factory in new york
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designboom walks through the workshops, restoration rooms, and storage spaces, where every aspect of the instrument's evolution is expertly considered and carefully executed.
designboom walks through the workshops, restoration rooms, and storage spaces, where every aspect of the instrument's evolution is expertly considered and carefully executed.
inviting moogfest 2016 installations blur lines between creators and audience
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for 2016, the music festival includes installations by mircosoft and sound-art designer yuri suzuki.
for 2016, the music festival includes installations by mircosoft and sound-art designer yuri suzuki.
touch sensitive mpiano by alpha pianos provides musicians with novel possibilities
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the ‘m’ stands for mechatronic piano, which refers to the advanced actuators below the keys that give resistance and therefore make the perceived weight of the keys adjustable.
the ‘m’ stands for mechatronic piano, which refers to the advanced actuators below the keys that give resistance and therefore make the perceived weight of the keys adjustable.
