The Eigenharp: coolest musical instrument, ever!
source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8295813.stm
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- sylviaw
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Oh my: I want one. I need one.
Click on the link and watch the video!
Wait for the song at 01:20
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thevandal
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this so kills the keytar. Bad ass man.
- 3 years ago
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thevandal
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JArch
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Thank you, Cameron. At least your not fooled.
- 3 years ago
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JArch
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UndoInfluence
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This one addresses the primary problem with the most mainstream midi-controller used since MIDI's inception: the keyboard's lack of response to individual modulation of each key/trigger. For the most part on a keyboard you trigger your note and then use a second modulating wheel/knob/pad to make adjustments in expression. From the looks of it this thing bypasses that need for two hands to control just one event by putting x and y modulation into each key along with the overall breath activation and side strips.
It obviously would be up to how it feels in your hand as far as whether its a good controller or not and I'm slightly confused as to why they chose rows of 5 for a 12 step music scale but at this point I haven't seen a more versatile piece of machinery.
Edit: circle of 5ths, so each row down is a theoretically sound transition.
- 3 years ago
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UndoInfluence
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StrangE2U
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kind of looks like it belongs in Dune
- 3 years ago
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StrangE2U
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sidedish
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I'm pretty sure this is more than a midi controller... Looks like it works the same way as the new Moog Guitar... ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3SsYQrgcyA )
- 3 years ago
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sidedish
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Atalanda_Cameron [removed]
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asherp
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Atalanda_Cameron:
With pitch sensitive fingering, like a cello.
With five "strings" like a bass.
And on-the-fly linear tone modulation.
Its not "just" a midi controller.
- 3 years ago
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asherp
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maisry
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It had to happen! Combining keyboard, wind controller, string and drum pad synths. As if playing any one of those instruments isn't challenging enough!
- 3 years ago
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maisry
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AlGores_Uncle
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man that is a creepy looking still.
The small version of it is 300, not too bad.
- 3 years ago
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AlGores_Uncle
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UndoInfluence
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By Zeus's beard that's one hell of a synth!!! Not sure on international orders but looks like they're going for around $6.4k whenever they release them.
I don't think I can look my roland in its teeth anymore after lusting after that thing. - 3 years ago
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UndoInfluence
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Sam_the_Wizer
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UndoInfluence:
They've got a mini version that's going to sell for around $600 US. I think I might get one of those, and if I'm really impressed by it I might go for the Alpha later.
- 3 years ago
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Sam_the_Wizer
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Bad_Melon
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It's really bugging me, I know this tune but I can't think of its name. Little help anyone?
- 3 years ago
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Bad_Melon
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echelgreen
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Bad_Melon:
i think it's from the boondock saints soundtrack. I'm not positive though.
- 3 years ago
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echelgreen
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narwilliams
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Bad_Melon:
The song is "Extreme Ways" by Moby. Most people know it from the Bourne Ultimatum.
- 3 years ago
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narwilliams
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SusanB
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hmmm, this looks familiar....
- 3 years ago
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SusanB
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cynker
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SusanB:
familiar? that dosent make much sense, its an oversized expensive midi controller!
- 3 years ago
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cynker
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asherp
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SusanB:
That's exactly what I was thinking!
It's the dudes from the Star Wars Cantina!
- 3 years ago
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asherp
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Sam_the_Wizer
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I want my second marshmallow! Quit tempting me!
- 3 years ago
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Sam_the_Wizer
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Nettle
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Awesome!
- 3 years ago
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Nettle
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heybruno
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Holy crap-a-roni, it's a keytar-synth-sitar!
Do want.
- 3 years ago
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heybruno
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Mr_Ben
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Nice!!!!
- 3 years ago
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Mr_Ben
