Tag Archives: musical instruments

Cybraphon

Posted on Jul 18, 2009 by Jeff Watson

Junkshop/steampunk social-network-enabled automatic music machine: Cybraphon consists of a number of instruments, antique machinery, and found objects from junk shops operated by over 60 robotic components, all housed in a modified wardrobe. Its emotions are shown on a 100 year … Continue reading →

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Deadmau5 iPhone app

Posted on Mar 20, 2009 by Jeff Watson

I think the albums-as-applications concept will probably go a lot further than just a simple track-mixing app like this one by electronica artist Deadmau5, but this is definitely a step in the right direction. Deadmau5’s iPhone app ($3 on iTunes) … Continue reading →

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The Matryomin

Posted on Aug 19, 2008 by Jeff Watson

The Matryomin is a theremin-like electronic instrument encased (for reasons unknown) in a wooden Russian doll. From the description of the Matryomin on inventor and theremin player Masami Takeuchi‘s website: Matryomin is the unique, original erectronic musical instrument invented by … Continue reading →

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