Almost every day someone comes up with a new use for Microsoft's Kinect hardware. Ken Moore has designed a Kinect-controlled theremin, taking the classic electronic instrument and adding some great digital twists.
The Kinect-controlled theremin observes the player's hand position, which allows it to be controlled. The musician can change pitch and volume as he or she would with a physical theremin and, with a stroke of genius, Moore also introduced a new gesture to allow control of vibrato on the output.
Augmented Reality Instruments
Kinect-Controlled Theremin Reworks a Classic Electronic Music-Maker
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Reality Music Instruments - Using virtual reality technology to create new and innovative musical instruments.
2. Kinect-controlled Instruments - Developing instruments that can be controlled using Microsoft's Kinect hardware to add digital twists.
3. Gesture-based Music Control - Exploring new ways to control music through hand gestures and motion sensing technology.
Industry Implications
1. Music Technology - Developing innovative instruments and technologies for musicians.
2. Virtual Reality - Creating virtual reality experiences and applications for various industries.
3. Motion Sensing Technology - Manufacturing and integrating motion sensing technology into different devices and systems.