A new instrument was launched on a kickstarter just a few weeks ago and in just six hours, it raised $80,000 in support. That's right, the hype is real and the possibilities are very impressive: this new “multi-instrument” (below) is potentially able to act as many different functions including as a guitar, drum, piano, and controller. It can also perform as a sitar or even saxophone. It's currently called the “ARTIPHON INSTRUMENT 1.”
The creator is Mike Butera, a Sound Studies graduate from Virginia Tech. Working with the Nashville-based company Antiphon, he designed this amazing instrument as a one-for-all way to play. You have to see the video demos to believe it.
Currently, you can sign up to purchase 3 different designs and the instrument starts at just $349. Producers and musicians alike are already very excited about trying it.
Artiphon INSTRUMENT 1 – demo song. from Artiphon on Vimeo.
In a statement on the Artiphon page, the promoters say:
“A guitar is designed to be strummed, piano keys are pressed, drum pads are tapped; violins are bowed. But what if a single instrument could be played with any of these techniques? The INSTRUMENT 1's patented technology turns basic musical gestures into any sound you want to create.
We believe anyone can make music and that most people really want to. Like snapping an Instagram, now you don't already have to be a professional to start making music and enjoy every note. The INSTRUMENT 1 empowers people to play music apps beyond the touchscreen, and we want to inspire people to explore music-making in their everyday lives.”
Go to their Kickstarter page for more info (only place to currently purchase and get more details).
