Hex Digitale Polyphonesche Synthesizer by Anze Sekelj

Hex Digitale Polyphonesche Synthesizer by Anze Sekelj is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award an Eisen in Musikinstrumenter Design Competition Category.

EisenMusikinstrument· 2024

Hex Digitale Polyphonesche Synthesizer

by Anze Sekelj

Client: Hex Haus

A' Design Award an Eisen Winner in Musikinstrument Category

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The Design

About Hex Digitale Polyphonesche Synthesizer

Hex cor ass en digitale polyphonesche Synthesizer mat enger kapazitiver Tastatur, Potentiometer fir d'Signalmodulatioun an en adaptéierbaren Looper. D'Design vum Instrument, och verfügbar als DIY-Kit, ass optimiséiert fir d'Benotzung a verschiddene Kontexten mat Fokus op pädagogesch a performativ Aspekter. D'Komponente vum Instrument sinn 100 Prozent austauschbar, wat d'Recht op Reparatur, d'Einfachheet vum Zesummebauen an eng nohalteg laangfristeg Notzung privilégiéiert. Mat dësem Approche probéiere mir e méi breet Publikum un d'elektronesch Musek eranzeféieren.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award an Eisen

Hex Digitale Polyphonesche Synthesizer ass e Gewënner vum A' Design Award an Eisen, enger prestigiéiser Unerkennung, déi un gutt Designe vergi gëtt, déi déi professionell an industriell Ufuerderunge erfëllen, déi vu gutt gestaltene Kreatioune erwaart ginn. Eisen-Gewënner weisen déi grouss Fäegkeet, déi héich Spezialiséierung, dat Expertewëssen an d'kreativ Kapazitéit vun hire Schëpfer. Et gëtt erwaart, datt Hex Digitale Polyphonesche Synthesizer eng héich geschätzt, bewonnert a beléifte Kreatioun ass, déi praktesch an innovativ ass. Dëst mam Eisen ausgezeechent Design integréiert déi beschte Praktike vun der Industrie a huet kompetent technesch Eegeschaften, déi mat Know-how an Talent verbonne sinn. Hex Digitale Polyphonesche Synthesizer gëtt fir seng Grëndlechkeet respektéiert a ass gestalt, d'Liewensqualitéit ze verbesseren an ze hëllefen, d'Welt zu enger besserer Plaz ze maachen.

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