The GypsyMIDI controller

by Ryan Block, posted Jan 27th 2006 at 9:48AM

We're not really in the business of asking why, but exactly how would one go about translating movement to MIDI? Well, the GypsyMIDI by Sonalog is one solution -- beside making you look like robo-exoskeletally assisted (and that's never a bad thing), it actually translates your body movement into MIDI input via Sonalog's "eXo-software." One arm will set you back $855, the whole suit dinging your bankbook for $1,675. Hurry, you've only got seven months to save and buy yours before Burning Man.

[Via Gizmag]

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ubersonic @ Jan 27th 2006 10:04AM

Wow cool!

Thats like EyeToy reloaded!

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Justin @ Jan 27th 2006 11:00AM

So, does this come with 3D modelling or animating software to turn midi information into their own, proprietary, skeletal information?

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MichaelLC @ Jan 27th 2006 11:43AM

Forget the, "3D modelling or animating software."

The real question that needs to be asked with a system like this, is does it come with the two female models?

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Barret @ Jan 27th 2006 11:46AM

This is so Bjork.

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Laston @ Jan 27th 2006 12:02PM

That's one heck of a waldo... hook it up so that a robot is copying everything you do... picture a puppet 3 stories tall dancing as gracefully as the model... or one six inches tall.

very cool

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Brad Stansell @ Jan 27th 2006 12:06PM

Is it USB powered?

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andreas @ Jan 27th 2006 12:11PM

Can I reverse it so that I can control their movements by playing on a MIDI keyboard?

That might be fun, then creepy, then fodder for an episode of CSI.

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Hambone @ Jan 27th 2006 12:14PM

Ladies and gentlemen, Sea World proudly presents the Lazer Water Show feaututring the Solid Gold Dancers.

I bet you could really rock-out a hot cover of "Final Countdown" on this thing. "It's not a trick, it's an ILLUSION, Michael!"

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Peter Kirn @ Jan 27th 2006 1:39PM

Actually quite an impressive project. The idea itself isn't new; I've wrriten up some additional similar projects here (BodySynth, MIDI Dancer) --

http://createdigitalmusic.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1131&Itemid=44

-- but unlike those, this maps easily to software. Now, I think the next thing to happen: this will get much cheaper, and more integrated with garments. The ability to control music software and do motion capture with a t-shirt . . . hey, come on, why not?

Don't miss the DJ video on their site.

Peter

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narco @ Jan 27th 2006 4:19PM

Within days of its release, the entire Dead Can Dance catalog will be converted to MIDI.

Fishes,
narco.

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