Tag archive for ‘musical instrument’

ShredBoard

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ShredBoard is an instrument that usees the conventional keyboard and mouse as input. The keys z-/, a-’, q-] and 1-= are mapped to the notes of four guitar strings starting at E, A, D, G for each row of keys. The mouse is mapped to be used as an effect pedal. There are 2 effects – one that is sort of clean and the second which is distorted. Parameters can be adjust with 3 knobs to produce different tones.

The software is written in AS3 and exported as an AIR application. The sounds are produced in SuperCollider by sending OSC messages via flosc. I had to hack the flosc AS3 classes to send the desired messages to SuperCollider.

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Diver: Sequencer on acid!

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An Arduino sound project, Diver is an instrument inspired by old Analog Sequencers and Theremins. It allows creating a four-note looped melody which can be manipulated in real-time with knobs that can assign upto 5 octaves for each note. Each knob lights up to indicate it’s position in the loop.

The top of Diver houses a sensor which can be used to control the tempo of the loop in real-time. Use Diver in live performances or at home to produce awesome loops, melodies and special effects.

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Theremin like instrument

This is the first implementation prototype of an instrument inspired by a theremin. The POT changes the frequency and the sensor adds another frequency to the mix. The idea is to create a theremin and an analog sequencer hybrid. I want to add 4 potentiometers to generate a looping melody and using the sensor to alter or add to it.


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