Tapping out rhythms with your fingers can help relieve boredom in the workplace or each hit could sound out some must-dance-to electronica, depending on whether you'reusing a desk or a pad controller. Like Onyx Ashanti's impressive Beatjazz Hands, the T8 from Remidi puts wireless control of digital music in the hands of the performer, but without all those bulky 3D-printed components. The system comprises a sensor-packed glove and a tech-filled wristband that wirelessly connects to a laptop or mobile device running music creation software.
- The nerve center of the T8 system is a bracelet with two select buttons and a scrolling knob up top which are used to browse through note or chord sets, samples and parameters. The electronics feature motion sensors to cater for mid-air gestural controls or expressive pitch bends and Bluetooth wireless technology for connection to any BT-enabled laptop, PC, smartphone or tablet.
A companion application has been developed for setting functionality and configuring the system, though Remidi's controller also integrates with third party music creation software and digital audio workstations, such as Ableton Live, Animoog or GarageBand, or anything that supports MIDI.
The wristband connects to a snug-fitting glove using magnets. The glove is made from double-layered, stretchy Spandex and is home to eight pressure sensitive trigger zones – one in each of the fingers, another in the thumb, and the rest in the palm area.
Users can configure each sensor to trigger samples, notes or presets when the sensor hits any surface. Players can sound a kick drum with the thumb, for example, use a palm to bring in a looped bass sound, or give vocals the finger. The pressure sensitivity of the sensors can also be set by the user.
The US startup behind the T8 is due to launch on Kickstarter shortly to raise production costs. In the meantime, have a look at the crowdfunding teaser video below for a taste of things to come.
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