The Knurl is a unique musical instrument designed for versatile sound production and tactile playability. Crafted with creative programmeer and 3D Printing technology, it features a textured, cylindrical body that allows for a variety of musical techniques, enabling dynamic control over different strings and its resonance.
Its design integrates elements of digital synthesizers and string instruments, offering 6 different layered sounds suitable for both live performances and studio recordings. The Knurl’s compact size and ergonomic shape make it ideal for musicians seeking an expressive and portable instrument to expand their sonic palette.
It contains:
Sensitive strings: trigger, play, stop, and manipulate digital sounds with the touch of the strings.
Rotatable sensor: Map the rotation of the instrument to a variabel you wish
Bow sensor: Play digital sounds with the movements of your motor
Machine listening system: Create harmonizers or individual sound agents with the sound of the played strings
String poliphony: In the latest version I have been exploring the possiblity of adding a motor to play multiple strings at the same time.
Besides that, on its digital system you play with:
Live looping and recordings
Sound Effects
Digital synthesis
Granular sounds
Dimensions: 102 × 30 × 30 cm
Output: 4 channels
Include: 2 cables , case, bow device (not the bow itself!)
The Knurl is a unique musical instrument designed for versatile sound production and tactile playability. Crafted with creative programmeer and 3D Printing technology, it features a textured, cylindrical body that allows for a variety of musical techniques, enabling dynamic control over different strings and its resonance.
Its design integrates elements of digital synthesizers and string instruments, offering 6 different layered sounds suitable for both live performances and studio recordings. The Knurl’s compact size and ergonomic shape make it ideal for musicians seeking an expressive and portable instrument to expand their sonic palette.
It contains:
Sensitive strings: trigger, play, stop, and manipulate digital sounds with the touch of the strings.
Rotatable sensor: Map the rotation of the instrument to a variabel you wish
Bow sensor: Play digital sounds with the movements of your motor
Machine listening system: Create harmonizers or individual sound agents with the sound of the played strings
String poliphony: In the latest version I have been exploring the possiblity of adding a motor to play multiple strings at the same time.
Besides that, on its digital system you play with:
Live looping and recordings
Sound Effects
Digital synthesis
Granular sounds
Dimensions: 102 × 30 × 30 cm
Output: 4 channels
Include: 2 cables , case, bow device (not the bow itself!)
