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Hex Digitaler Polyphoner Synthesizer by Anze Sekelj

Hex Digitaler Polyphoner Synthesizer by Anze Sekelj is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award in Eisen in Musikinstrumentendesign Competition Category.


EisenMusikinstrument· 2024

Hex Digitaler Polyphoner Synthesizer

by Anze Sekelj

Client: Hex Haus

A' Design Award in Eisen Winner in Musikinstrument Category

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The Design

About Hex Digitaler Polyphoner Synthesizer

Hex cor ist ein digitaler polyphoner Synthesizer mit kapazitiver Tastatur, Potentiometern zur Signalmodulation und einem anpassbaren Looper. Das Design des Instruments, auch als DIY-Bausatz erhältlich, ist für den Einsatz in verschiedenen Kontexten optimiert und konzentriert sich auf pädagogische und performative Aspekte. Die Komponenten des Instruments sind zu 100 Prozent austauschbar, wodurch das Recht auf Reparatur, die einfache Montage und eine nachhaltige Langzeitnutzung priorisiert werden. Mit diesem Ansatz versuchen wir, ein breiteres Publikum an elektronische Musik heranzuführen.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Eisen

Hex Digitaler Polyphoner Synthesizer ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Eisen, einer prestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für gute Designs, die die beruflichen und industriellen Anforderungen erfüllen, die an gut gestaltete Schöpfungen gestellt werden. Eisen-Gewinner zeigen großes Können, hohe Spezialisierung, fachkundiges Verständnis und die kreative Kapazität ihrer Schöpfer. Von Hex Digitaler Polyphoner Synthesizer wird erwartet, dass es eine hochgeschätzte, bewunderte und geliebte Schöpfung ist, die praktisch und innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Eisen prämierte Design integriert bewährte Branchenverfahren und weist kompetente technische Merkmale in Verbindung mit Know-how und Talent auf. Hex Digitaler Polyphoner Synthesizer wird für seine Gründlichkeit geschätzt und ist darauf ausgelegt, Verbesserungen der Lebensqualität zu liefern, die dazu beitragen, die Welt zu einem besseren Ort zu machen.

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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