Monday, 31 October 2011

The AirPiano

This instrument seems quite fitting for Halloween.....

The AirPiano designed by the innovative Omer Yosha was released this summer. This highly unique synthesiser interface allows the user to play music without touching anything. Quite haunting really, the user waves their hand over the plank of 24 LED's activating notes and faders.

The playing of this instrument looks almost dance like and thanks to its intuitive interface and flexibility this instrument is bound to inspire new creative ways of playing music and composing. 

One artist who has already composed a piece and is planning on writing a whole album using the AirPiano is Jo Hamilton; 


The instrument at the moment will cost you a trial price of £900, to get your hands on one and find out more click this wee widget

Wednesday, 5 October 2011

Perfect Party Accessory

Practising guitar?
Band Rehearsal?
Having a Party?
... Neighbours complaining?

Time we all invested in some noise quenching curtains! Lightweight, translucent, compact and not to bad on the eye, the EMPA teamed up with textiles experts, acoustical engineers and computer modelers to create a fabric that stops sound from passing further than your window....


Find out a little more here