musical instruments (116 articles)
all news on recent musical instruments projects
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.
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.
