Hex 디지털 폴리포닉 신시사이저 by Anze Sekelj is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award 철상 in 악기 디자인 Competition Category.

철악기· 2024

Hex 디지털 폴리포닉 신시사이저

by Anze Sekelj

Client: Hex Haus

A' Design Award 철상 Winner in 악기 Category

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The Design

About Hex 디지털 폴리포닉 신시사이저

Hex cor는 정전식 키보드, 신호 변조용 포텐셔미터, 그리고 조절 가능한 루퍼를 갖춘 디지털 폴리포닉 신시사이저입니다. DIY 키트로도 제공되는 이 악기의 디자인은 교육적 측면과 연주 측면에 중점을 두고 다양한 환경에서의 사용에 최적화되어 있습니다. 악기를 구성하는 모든 부품은 100% 교체 가능하며, 수리권, 조립 용이성, 그리고 지속 가능한 장기 사용을 우선시합니다. 이러한 접근을 통해 더 많은 청중에게 전자 음악을 소개하고자 합니다.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 철상

Hex 디지털 폴리포닉 신시사이저, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 철상 수상작으로, 잘 디자인된 창작물에 기대되는 전문적·산업적 요건을 충족하는 좋은 디자인에 수여되는 권위 있는 인정입니다. 철상 수상작은 창작자의 뛰어난 기술, 높은 전문성, 전문가다운 이해, 창의적 역량을 보여 줍니다. Hex 디지털 폴리포닉 신시사이저, 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 창작물로서 실용적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 철상 수상 디자인은 업계 모범 사례를 통합하며 노하우와 재능으로 연결된 유능한 기술적 특성을 갖추고 있습니다. Hex 디지털 폴리포닉 신시사이저, 이 작품은 철저함으로 존중받으며 삶의 질을 개선하여 세상을 더 나은 곳으로 만들도록 디자인되었습니다.

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