musical instruments (96 articles)
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.
benoit challand + simon duhamel envision a surreal set of imagined musical instruments
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the virtual works include a zany audio system with organ pipes and trumpet horns, a piano with three orb-like speakers protruding from its open lid, and a semi-digital harp »
the virtual works include a zany audio system with organ pipes and trumpet horns, a piano with three orb-like speakers protruding from its open lid, and a semi-digital harp rendered in marble and copper.
stereotank transforms a blank skate deck into lap steel guitar
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the custom built piece is made from a single blank skate deck, and is capable of producing mellow sound similar to a conventional instrument.
the custom built piece is made from a single blank skate deck, and is capable of producing mellow sound similar to a conventional instrument.
play thousands of virtual instruments through pulse music controller
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for 'pulse' to access the vast database, titan reality launched ‘explore’, a digital platform that brings the simplicity of cloud distribution to music makers.
for 'pulse' to access the vast database, titan reality launched ‘explore’, a digital platform that brings the simplicity of cloud distribution to music makers.
electric tortilla chip guitar is both playable and edible
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in promotion of their upcoming 'free queso' day, moe's southwest grill has created a short spot that sees a giant tortilla chip become a playable electric guitar.
in promotion of their upcoming 'free queso' day, moe's southwest grill has created a short spot that sees a giant tortilla chip become a playable electric guitar.
roli changes the idea of what musical keys should be like
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the controller features patented interface technology, which remodels the keyboard as a pressure sensitive continuous surface that responds to sensitive gestures
the controller features patented interface technology, which remodels the keyboard as a pressure sensitive continuous surface that responds to sensitive gestures
3Dvarius harmoniously manufactures a playable 3D printed violin
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the french company used stereolithography to create a fully electric violin based on the traditional stradivarius.
the french company used stereolithography to create a fully electric violin based on the traditional stradivarius.
liquid MIDI: paper goes electronic to create unique controls and sounds
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this unique interaction with this textile interface allows the medium to become part of the message, where the interface becomes part of the process of creation itself.
this unique interaction with this textile interface allows the medium to become part of the message, where the interface becomes part of the process of creation itself.
owow instruments inject human impressions to computer aided music production
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the series of five instruments play music off human motions and drawings to create unique beats and sounds for musical accompaniment.
the series of five instruments play music off human motions and drawings to create unique beats and sounds for musical accompaniment.
yamaha project AH A MAY swaps musical & motorcycle designer roles
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with 'musical instruments conceived by motorcycle designers' and 'motorbikes realized by musical instrument creators, yamaha's 'project AH A MAY' exhibits intriguing product range »
with 'musical instruments conceived by motorcycle designers' and 'motorbikes realized by musical instrument creators, yamaha's 'project AH A MAY' exhibits intriguing product range at saint etienne biennale.
single, electric artiphon instrument 1 plays for the whole band
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transforming into a guitar, violin, bass, piano and drum machine, with the artiphon 'instrument 1', users can create music through an exploratory and creative experience.
transforming into a guitar, violin, bass, piano and drum machine, with the artiphon 'instrument 1', users can create music through an exploratory and creative experience.
