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William Weir writes in The Atlantic about the Margaret Guthman Musical Instrument Competition at Georgia Tech’s Center for Music Technology (previously highlighted on Mewzik), focusing on how experimental musical instruments don’t often find their way into the mainstream.
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Stroh Violin
This is true, but I think it’s always been true. Instruments […]
The “Countess of Stainlein, ex-Paganini” cello by Stradivari was played for over 50 years by Bernard Greenhouse of the Beaux Arts Trio. It was expected to exceed the previous top price of $6 for a cello. Reportedly Greenhouse wanted to sell the instrument before he died (at age 95) so that he could ensure that […]
Who knew Georgia Tech was a hotbed of musical instrument innovation? Well, apparently a lot of people knew, but I sure didn’t. They actually have a Center for Music Technology and next month they are presenting the 2012 Margaret Guthman Musical Instrument Competition. Check out the Resistor JelTone, a “partially edible toy piano” by Brooklyn-based […]
Think it’s all been done already? Think again. The Virtual Museum of Music Inventions showcases musical instruments built by school children across the globe. Just goes to show that if you need inspiration, just look at things from the mind of a child.
Melody Box by Joachim L., High School of Messaria, Santorini, Greece
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There have been numerous attempts over the years to create an entirely digital guitar interface. By which I mean a digital interface in the shape of a guitar. The YourRock guitar is a recent addition to the list and is a little more earnest than most. While it’s still not much more than a […]
Fostex has been known for its portable professional quality recording equipment for many years. Their latest foray is an attachment stereo microphone/digital audio interface for the iPhone. Featuring exceptional audio quality – record/playback via Dock connector with built-in AD/DA converter. Equipped with 3 x stereo inputs (Line/Mic), 2 x plug-in powered condenser cardioid type […]
As we all know, the Chinese have grown their industries in the last couple of decades to become the global economic engine. This is both a good thing and a not so good thing. The rest of the world reaps the benefits of a strong trading partner, buying goods in local currencies that the Chinese […]
New Orleans artist Swoon resurrected the ruins of a shanty town. Working with a collective of 23 artists, she is turning the rubble into a permanent interactive musical instrument installation called the Music Box.
The iO Dock (patent pending) from Alesis is the first device that enables anyone with an iPad or iPad 2 to create, produce, and perform music with virtually any pro audio gear or instruments. A growing number of specialized apps are taking advantage of the intuitive touch screen technologies of iPads and […]
Fender introduces new Modern Player family by giving you an opportunity to score a brand-new Modern Player guitar or bass guitar. Billed as an entry level line in the “My-first-Fender” tradition, the Modern Player comes in several models including a Telecaster as well as Telecaster, Jaguar, and Jazz basses.
Fender Modern Player Marauder model
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