Video: Musiblocks rock the house

Here's something that managed to slip beneath our radar but is definitely worth the double-back: Musiblocks. The design project consists of a central control block at the base of the tower with an embedded force sensor and 6 circular connectors. Add more (or heavier) blocks to increase the volume or twist the block atop the base to switch tracks. The only block with any electronics is the core, control block at the base -- the other blocks are just hardwood slabs with tin conductors. Remember, if Sony can mass produce the Rolly, don't be surprised to see Musicblocks go retail sometime soon. Video after the break.

[Via Yanko Design]

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 27th 2009 5:06AM]

Reminds me of Siftables, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbwzBBHtNGI , and Reactable, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0h-RhyopUmc .

[cjwild Posted Feb 27th 2009 5:23AM]

pretty neat, i suppose...

bringing the activity of block building to the toddler in all geeks

[Billy Gun Posted Feb 27th 2009 6:42AM]

I think that this would be fun with MS surface..

[xirsteon Posted Feb 27th 2009 6:56AM]

so how much time do I have to spend re-arranging the musiblocks before I am satisfied with my desired bass/trebble/mid/balance/fade-out/surround/ ..... settings before I can actually listen to any tune?

[xirsteon Posted Feb 27th 2009 6:57AM]

I can see cats turning this into some 24/7 toy ......

[2late2die Posted Feb 27th 2009 7:09AM]

Very neat. Not sure how useful but neat. I wouldn't be surprised if someone makes some kind of "new age art" with this or something.

[Hackettman Posted Feb 27th 2009 10:14AM]

I was thinking the same..... This as an installation art project would be pretty sweet....

[BeniRose Posted Feb 27th 2009 9:29AM]

I'll take two if it comes with the Israeli girl.

[MacIdol Posted Feb 27th 2009 10:28AM]

The interaction is certainly not the same as picking up a remote and pressing buttons, but somehow it's like a more human visceral tactile interaction... Or maybe it just reminds me of playing with blocks as a child with the added benefit of playing my favorite adult music. ;)

[Oli D Posted Feb 27th 2009 11:45AM]

And the problem with my radio is?

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 27th 2009 5:54PM]

Interesting concept! I suppose they'd work better with magnetic sides. Hmmm...

-Blade Genexis

[superhobo Posted Feb 28th 2009 6:52AM]

Useless