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We've already seen what the Eigenharp (and smaller Eigenharp Pico) can do on its own but, as the folks from Studio Imaginaire have now shown, that's only just the beginning of what's possible. With a little help from the oh-so-versatile Arduino, they've paired the instrument with a WiFi-enabled RGB lamp that -- you guessed it -- changes colors when you play the Eigenharp. Ready for an audio-visual feast? Turn down the lights and head on past the break.

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Eigenharp controls WiFi lamp with a little Arduino assistance (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Oct 2010 05:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dudes. DUDES. We know of at least one very happy electronic musician out there, as our pal Geert has finally got his hands on a £3,995 (roughly $5,760) Eigenharp Alpha. As you'd expect from something so pricey, it comes with a number of well-made accessories, including: a stand manufactured by K&M especially for the instrument, laptop / gig bag, cables, and a case. Jealous much? We know we are. Peep the video after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alphaeigenharpeigenharp alphaEigenharpAlphaelectronic musicElectronicMusicmusicmusic makingMusicMakingvideoTue, 08 Jun 2010 12:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide: Fun Stuff]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-fun-stuff/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-fun-stuff/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-fun-stuff/#commentsWelcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! The team here is well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties of the seasonal shopping experience, and we want to help you sort through the trash and come up with the treasures this year. Below is today's bevy of hand curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.
Still haven't found just the right gift for that particularly hard-to-buy-for someone in one of the more neatly defined categories? Well, then look no further, 'cause we've collected a wide assortment of other products right here that may have little in common with one another, but will each undoubtedly bring a smile to the face of anyone that receives one of them. Just try to remember you're not shopping for yourself.

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Gallery: Eigenharp Alpha, Pico demo and mind-blowing concert (hands-on)

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Eigenharp Alpha, Pico demo and mind-blowing concert (hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alphaaudioDJdrum and beatDrumAndBeateigenharpeigenharp alphaeigenharp picoEigenharpAlphaEigenharpPicoeigenlabsfeatureshands onhands-onhandsonharpinstrumentloopmusicmusic thingmusicalmusical instrumentMusicalInstrumentMusicThingpicosamplersoundFri, 16 Oct 2009 11:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Eigenharp Pico and Alpha slowly remove shroud of mystery, gets stratospheric price tags]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/08/eigenharp-pico-and-alpha-slowly-remove-shroud-of-mystery-gets-s/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/08/eigenharp-pico-and-alpha-slowly-remove-shroud-of-mystery-gets-s/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/08/eigenharp-pico-and-alpha-slowly-remove-shroud-of-mystery-gets-s/#comments We can almost say with certainty that neither the Eigenharp Pico nor Alpha will actually be remembered as the "most revolutionary instrument in 60 years," but that's not stopping creator Eigenlabs from keeping its hopes high. If you'll recall, these funky instruments were unveiled courtesy of an enigmatic YouTube clip early last month, and now the outfit is slowly dribbling out official details on its contributions to the musical realm. Neither instrument is being aimed at the bargain banger, with the Alpha going for £3,950 ($6,302) and the Pico for £349 ($557). Both of 'em sport keys, a breathe pipe, a so-called strip controller and their own native soundsets, though currently they'll interface only with Macs. If you're really interested in learning something new, you can surf on over to the outfit's website for a look at the specifications -- just bring the checkbook if you're easily tempted.

Update: Looks the The Beeb snagged a little mouth-on time with it!

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There was a time when instruments were limited by their shapes, strings, valves. Today they're only limited by human creativity, and we'd have to say the folks at Eigenlabs certainly aren't lacking in that department -- they seem to have a bountiful supply of buttons and LEDs, too. Eigenlabs has given birth to the Eigenharp, an instrument that is still largely mysterious, but as you can see in the first video below it seems to allow musicians to loop samples, finger drum, and even play like an oboe. The second video shows off the thing's sequencer, a combination of features that could make this the perfect electronica accompaniment for your next sit-in. Exactly what else it can do remains to be seen, but we'll probably go ahead and wait for for the four-button Guitar Hero version.

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