Hex Digital Polyfon Synthesizer by Anze Sekelj is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award i Jern in Musikinstrumenter Design Competition Category.
JernMusikinstrument· 2024
Hex Digital Polyfon Synthesizer
by Anze Sekelj
Client: Hex Haus
A' Design Award i Jern Winner in Musikinstrument Category
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About Hex Digital Polyfon Synthesizer
Hex cor er en digital polyfon synthesizer med et kapacitivt keyboard, potentiometre til signalmodulation og en tilpasningsdygtig looper. Instrumentets design, også tilgængelig som gør-det-selv-sæt, er optimeret til brug i forskellige sammenhænge med fokus på uddannelsesmæssige og performative aspekter. Komponenterne i instrumentet er 100 procent udskiftelige, hvilket prioriterer retten til reparation, nem montering og bæredygtig langtidsanvendelse. Med denne tilgang forsøger vi at introducere bredere målgrupper til elektronisk musik.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award i Jern
Hex Digital Polyfon Synthesizer er vinder af A' Design Award i Jern, en prestigefyldt anerkendelse, der tildeles gode designs, som opfylder de professionelle og industrielle krav, man forventer af veldesignede skabelser. Jernvinderne viser stor dygtighed, høj specialisering, ekspertforståelse og kreativ kapacitet hos deres skabere. Hex Digital Polyfon Synthesizer forventes at være en højt estimeret, beundret og kær skabelse, der er praktisk og innovativ. Dette design, der har vundet A' Design Award i Jern, integrerer branchens bedste praksis og har kompetente tekniske egenskaber knyttet til knowhow og talent. Hex Digital Polyfon Synthesizer respekteres for sin grundighed og er designet til at levere forbedringer af livskvaliteten, der er med til at gøre verden til et bedre sted.
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
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