Friday, November 6, 2009


Video of my electronically modified didgeridoo + images processed by a "Sandin Image Processor" A very rare modular style video processor:




Thursday, November 5, 2009

Electronically Modified Didgerodoo




I created this instrument to experiment in the combination of the organic sound qualities of a didgeridoo with the advanced signal processing capabilities of modern computer programming and sound synthesis. This custom built didgeridoo features externally mounted modules that allow the performer to process and manipulate the sound of the instrument in real time. All control data is transmitted wirelessly via blue tooth and is controlling several audio processes created in a custom-built software environment. If you have any questions about the instrument please feel free to ask.



Signal processing section of patch...




Sample and synthesis sections including vocal and bull-roarer samples...






I use the Arduino blue tooth for serial data communication to and from my computer and a wireless microphone to transmit the audio from the bell of the instrument. The modules feature 6 push button switches, 5 toggle switches, and 6 pots. Power and data is wired from each module to the Arduino using thin magnet wire laid on the exterior of the didgeridoo and painted over to camouflage.







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