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New inventions include instruments of the future that will blow your mind; an amp and speaker combination that lightens the load; a solar powered amp and a foot pedal controlled slide didgeridoo.Hosted by James O'Loghlin, The New Inventors presents a special night of musical madness! Join us for the latest and wildest creations from the world of music.Deciding the winner of these three inventions are: designer Alison Page, eco designer Leyla Acaroglu, and special guest, INXS guitarist Kirk Pengilly.Inventions featured on the program: CONTRAMONSTER AND THE LIGHT HARP by inventors Joanne Cannon and Stuart Favilla from VICJoanne and Stuart are partners and experimental musicians. Joanne is one of Australia's leading bassoonists and Stuart specialises in synthesiser performance, having been recognised for the innovations he has contributed to the field of computer music. Not content with ordinary instruments, Joanne and Stuart have created a number of unique instruments that push the boundaries between acoustic and electronic.The ContraMonster is an augmented acoustic wind instrument, designed by Joanne and based on a bassoon. Instead of open holes, the instrument has pickup microphones and three pressure sensors plus a joystick controller for each hand, allowing up to ten independent channels of data to be sent to a computer for processing and effects control. The Light Harp, designed by Stuart, incorporates 32 narrow light beams and sensors to trace virtual 'strings' through space. The sounds are created by breaking the beam of light with your fingers, either in mid air or by playing the holes on the fret board. FAMP by inventors Tim Brennan and Jason Gendrolius from QLDIf you're taking an amp on tour don't be surprised when you get hit with hefty excess baggage charges. Musos need an alternative to heavy amp and speaker systems, without compromising on sound quality. Self taught guitar builder and repairer Tim Brennan, along with custom transit case maker and former roller skate ring attendant Jason Gendrolius, have crafted a solution to this problem plaguing the lives of guitar wielding rockers. The FAMP is an amp and speaker combination in a high density foam cabinet. There's a 60 Watt speaker inside for plenty of power, but the unit weighs only 9kg, and is durable and easy to lift. And as a special treat, guest judge Kirk of INXS, a man who knows guitar amps, will give the FAMP a test run live in the studio.SOLAR POWERED SLIDE DIDGERIDOO by inventor Michael Jones from NSWWhen people are bustling down busy streets it can be hard to get their attention, but for Michael, who lives entirely off busking, it's crucial. Around five years ago he decided to become a poet, quit his job, and get a trailer, and has been travelling around the country busking and playing at music and folk festivals ever since. He invented the Solar Powered Slide Pedal Didgeridoo, a solar powered amp and a foot pedal-controlled slide didgeridoo. It all fits into a neat buggy that can be towed with a BMX |
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Broadcast 2011-04-20 at 20:00:00 |
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Classification: G |
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Computer music.
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Guitar amplifiers.
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Inventions.
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Music -- Technological innovations.
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Musical instruments -- Construction.
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Solar energy -- Industrial applications.
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Australia.
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Streaming video
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Acaroglu, Leyla, contributor
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Brennan, Tim, contributor
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Cannon, Joanne, contributor
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Favilla, Stuart, contributor
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Gendrolius, Jason, contributor
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Jones, Michael, contributor
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O'loghlin, James, host
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Page, Alison, contributor
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Pengilly, Kirk, contributor
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