Hex Sintetitzador Polifònic Digital by Anze Sekelj

Hex Sintetitzador Polifònic Digital by Anze Sekelj is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award de Ferro in Disseny d'Instruments Musicals Competition Category.

FerroInstrument Musical· 2024

Hex Sintetitzador Polifònic Digital

by Anze Sekelj

Client: Hex Haus

A' Design Award de Ferro Winner in Instrument Musical Category

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The Design

About Hex Sintetitzador Polifònic Digital

Hex cor és un sintetitzador polifònic digital amb un teclat capacitiu, potenciòmetres per a la modulació del senyal i un looper adaptable. El disseny de l'instrument, també disponible com a kit DIY, està optimitzat per al seu ús en contextos diversos, centrant-se en aspectes educatius i performatius. Els components que integren l'instrument són 100 per cent reemplaçables, prioritzant el dret a la reparació, la facilitat de muntatge i l'ús sostenible a llarg termini. Amb aquest enfocament intentem apropar públics més amplis a la música electrònica.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Ferro

Hex Sintetitzador Polifònic Digital és un guanyador del guardó A' Design Award de Ferro, un reconeixement prestigiós concedit a bons dissenys que compleixen els requisits professionals i industrials esperats de creacions ben dissenyades. Els guanyadors de Ferro demostren una gran habilitat, una alta especialització, una comprensió experta i la capacitat creativa dels seus creadors. Es preveu que Hex Sintetitzador Polifònic Digital sigui una creació molt apreciada, admirada i estimada que és pràctica i innovadora. Aquest disseny guanyador del guardó A' Design Award de Ferro integra les millors pràctiques del sector i té característiques tècniques competents lligades al coneixement i al talent. Hex Sintetitzador Polifònic Digital és respectat per la seva minuciositat i està pensat per oferir millores en la qualitat de vida que ajuden a fer del món un lloc millor.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: HEX cor is a digital polyphonic synthesizer with a capacitive keyboard, potentiometers for signal modulation and an adaptable looper. The instruments design, also available as DIY kit, is optimized for use in diverse contexts focusing on educational and performative aspects. Components comprising the instrument are 100% replaceable, prioritizing the right to repair, ease of assembly and sustainable long-term use. With this approach we try to introduce broader audiences to electronic music.
Dimensions & Packaging: Product dimensions : Width: 130 mm / Length: 130 mm / Height: 35 mm / Weight: 170g

Packaging dimensions (DIY kit): Width: 180 mm / Length: 260 mm / Height 10 mm

Packaging dimensions (assembled): Width: 180 mm / Length: 260 mm / Height 35 mm
Tags: Synthesizer, polyphonic, electronic, instrument, portable, touch, experimental, educational, DIY
Production Technology: Products interface is designed in a tidy minimalist fashion, considering the users tactile experience which also suits visually and motorically impaired individuals. HEX cor is supported by a thin CNC engraved wooden base, attached to the bottom of the printed circuit board, protecting the sensitive electronic components. Instruments UI consists of concisely annotated interactive components and capacitive touch-sensitive keyboard located on the PCB. The latter omits the addition of mechanical keys, reducing the product's size, enhancing mobility and lowering the final cost.
Inspiration: HEX cor stems from authors concepts and experiences in developing didactic tools and media art installations, aiming at creating an affordable, portable and intuitive electronic instrument that crosses the boundaries of music-making, play and education. Our objective was to address the problem of affordability with a boldly designed printed circuit board that carries both interactive user elements and functional parts.
Project Duration: The development of the project started in 2020 in Ljubljana, Slovenia and was finalized and released in early 2023. Since then it was showcased across numerous venues and used as tools for various educational workshops.
Operation Flow: described in the attached pdf file (manual)
Patents: Copyrights belong to Anže Sekelj & Staš Vrenko, 2024
Image Credits: Photo: Hex Haus