Knurl (Version 1.0)
is a music instrument made with 3d printing technology and Biodegradable material. Its electronic system is made with creative programming for live music performances. It is made by the composer and cellist Rafaele Andrade and inspired on an acoustic cello and modular synthesizers.
Comprising 16 cello strings representing a circle of 5th*s, the instrument employs sensors on its strings and rotation for its actions, dynamically remapped its actions by the live performer. Consequently, a touch on any string can evoke specific sounds, pauses, arrangements, or parameter adjustments, forging an immersive musical interaction. The rotation of the instrument can be used to reach other strings easily or as a sensor to control specific virtual parameters of the sound.
This version contains:
Stereo signal
Capacitive strings
8 faders
OLED screen for visualization
32 hours of battery duration
Knurl (Version 2.0)
In this latest version of Knurl, I take the concept of electronic polyphony and spacialization even further.
The instrument is 2x lighter than the previous version, a total weight of 2.3kg.
The design parts of the frame can be replaced, shrinked and dismounted easily, ideal to prepare this instrument for long trips. The sound of the instrument improved significantly, thanks to the pickup system and several researches about the ideal sound of recycled organic light weight PLA.
The instrument rotates but slower than before, making it easier to play in tune and faster notes.
Its latest version contains on top of the old version:
Quadraphonic signal
Bela Gem
Pickup system designed by Cyfi design
Bigger OLED screen in the instrument
16 hours of battery duration
This is still an experimental version to be released with no rush and no determined date.
This version was made with the support of the backers from the crowdfunding campaign, Thank you to you all!