musical instruments (133 articles)
all news on recent musical instruments projects
portable and silent 'freedrum' sticks let you play the drums anytime, anyplace
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after just one hour of charging, the sticks have 14 hours of battery life, which equates to two weeks if you play one hour a day.
after just one hour of charging, the sticks have 14 hours of battery life, which equates to two weeks if you play one hour a day.
'shatron' is a sustainable mute for trumpets made from recycled wood shavings
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the design of 'shatron' is inspired by 14th century russian architecture.
the design of 'shatron' is inspired by 14th century russian architecture.
bichopalo sculpts complicated music machines using plants and other objects
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the machines feature plants where possible as well as small spherical elements that double as bird houses to host the artist's two pet birds, pico and verdi.
the machines feature plants where possible as well as small spherical elements that double as bird houses to host the artist's two pet birds, pico and verdi.
'whiteout' is a simplified DJ console inspired by japanese zen gardens
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industrial design students byounghoon woo and suhyun bang propose a new aesthetic alternative to existing DJ equipment.
industrial design students byounghoon woo and suhyun bang propose a new aesthetic alternative to existing DJ equipment.
stack by vince wang is a portable, backpack-sized DJ booth
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the design allows anyone to set up a DJ booth whenever and wherever, as its tube form ensures that stack can fit into any bag or bottle pocket.
the design allows anyone to set up a DJ booth whenever and wherever, as its tube form ensures that stack can fit into any bag or bottle pocket.
playtronica's MIDI device turns vegetables into musical instruments
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electronic devices transform touch into midi notes making anything into a midi controller including one that turns the human body into a keyboard.
electronic devices transform touch into midi notes making anything into a midi controller including one that turns the human body into a keyboard.
world’s first electronic taiko drum transforms centuries of japanese percussion
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the TAIKO-1 is based on a traditional drum known as 'katsugi okedo daiko', which is slung over the shoulder.
the TAIKO-1 is based on a traditional drum known as 'katsugi okedo daiko', which is slung over the shoulder.
barcodes play techno music using hacked scanners by electronicos fantasticos
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the modified devices play a variety of rhythmic electronic, scratching and percussive beats, by scanning a series of assorted line patterns.
the modified devices play a variety of rhythmic electronic, scratching and percussive beats, by scanning a series of assorted line patterns.
musician designs microtonal guitar with LEGO built fretboard
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inspired by his son's love of LEGO, the microtonal guitar can be used to play semi-tones, or tones in between the semi-tones.
inspired by his son's love of LEGO, the microtonal guitar can be used to play semi-tones, or tones in between the semi-tones.
the wall of sound by panGenerator makes electronic music from your voice
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the wall invites people to sample their own voice and play the sound back in countless variations.
the wall invites people to sample their own voice and play the sound back in countless variations.
from toilet paper to dry ice, 24 manipulated musical instruments go on view in berlin
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the 'prepared pianos' are commonly understood as pianos altered by placing objects between or on the strings.
the 'prepared pianos' are commonly understood as pianos altered by placing objects between or on the strings.
the portable jammy guitar has a modular design that can be disassembled
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the mini-guitar is only 17 inches long when broken apart and is comprised of three detachable pieces that snap off easily.
the mini-guitar is only 17 inches long when broken apart and is comprised of three detachable pieces that snap off easily.
how an indie band packed 20 instruments into one vintage piano to create a hybrid orchestra
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it took three years to make.
it took three years to make.
'last breath' is a wearable mask organ designed by ::vtol::
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the instrument utilizes the user's breathing pattern to produce a haunting sound from the organ.
the instrument utilizes the user's breathing pattern to produce a haunting sound from the organ.
violins are perfect canvases for leonardo frigo's hand illustrated stories
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leonardo friga spends nearly a month hand illustrating each of his sculptural violins.
leonardo friga spends nearly a month hand illustrating each of his sculptural violins.
rockstar tries to break the world's first 3D printed, smash-proof guitar
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rock stars have been smashing guitars for decades, few with more enthusiasm than swedish-born guitar virtuoso yngwie malmsteen.
rock stars have been smashing guitars for decades, few with more enthusiasm than swedish-born guitar virtuoso yngwie malmsteen.
fender forges 3 GOT guitars: stark telecaster, targaryen stratocaster, lannister jaguar
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HBO has been john snow'ing the dragon-glass out of their marketing campaigns.
HBO has been john snow'ing the dragon-glass out of their marketing campaigns.
vintage piano turned into analog hybrid of 20 instruments controlled by piano keys
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watch the instrument in action on brunettes shoot blonde's latest video for the song ‘houston’.
watch the instrument in action on brunettes shoot blonde's latest video for the song ‘houston’.
1,200 crayola colored pencils form the body of this electric guitar
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the designer-maker who goes by the name flymaster has a flair for building items from unusual materials.
the designer-maker who goes by the name flymaster has a flair for building items from unusual materials.
maxwell carefully crafts 'infinitum' to re-imagine traditional acoustic guitar design
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the design embodies the philosophy that 'the guitar should make you want to play it, so much that it is hard to put down'.
the design embodies the philosophy that 'the guitar should make you want to play it, so much that it is hard to put down'.
raven, a 100% analog sound synthesizer designed by birdkids
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the goal was to make a musical instrument that responds to your touch in a consistent and affirmative way, yet does not restrict the unique sonic-character of the synthesizer's »
the goal was to make a musical instrument that responds to your touch in a consistent and affirmative way, yet does not restrict the unique sonic-character of the synthesizer's color palette.
designer shifts the holes of a guitar to maximize instrument’s potential
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the america-based craftsman inspects the pieces at every stage to maximize the tone, volume, and playability.
the america-based craftsman inspects the pieces at every stage to maximize the tone, volume, and playability.
hitting vintage tape recorder reels like drums creates unique sound for issey miyake
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open reel ensemble produces a mysterious timbre that resembles a synthesizer, changing pitch depending on the place the drum sticks hit.
open reel ensemble produces a mysterious timbre that resembles a synthesizer, changing pitch depending on the place the drum sticks hit.
panGenerator's apparatum composes sounds via digital graphic score
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the device comprises analog sound generators, based on magnetic tape and optical components.
the device comprises analog sound generators, based on magnetic tape and optical components.
the 'oldest guitar in the world' is made from 50,000-year-old ancient kauri wood, by lorenzo palmeri
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designer lorenzo palmeri chose kaouri, a non-fossil wood, preserved from the absence of oxygen generated naturally in swampy areas of eastern europe.
designer lorenzo palmeri chose kaouri, a non-fossil wood, preserved from the absence of oxygen generated naturally in swampy areas of eastern europe.
giulio iacchetti gives the traditional mandolin a clean, contemporary makeover
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the instrument has been stripped away from any kind of redundant, folklore symbolism, making it more appealing to younger generations.
the instrument has been stripped away from any kind of redundant, folklore symbolism, making it more appealing to younger generations.
hamburg factory visit: three keys of steinway & sons enriched with technology
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in a world where the traditions of craftsmen reigns supreme, designboom visited steinway & sons' hamburg factory on their 165th anniversary.
in a world where the traditions of craftsmen reigns supreme, designboom visited steinway & sons' hamburg factory on their 165th anniversary.
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.
