Hex Skaitmeninis polifoninis sintezatorius by Anze Sekelj

Hex Skaitmeninis polifoninis sintezatorius by Anze Sekelj is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Geležinis apdovanojimas A' Design Award in Muzikos instrumentų dizainas Competition Category.

GeležinisMuzikos instrumentas· 2024

Hex Skaitmeninis polifoninis sintezatorius

by Anze Sekelj

Client: Hex Haus

Geležinis apdovanojimas A' Design Award Winner in Muzikos instrumentas Category

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The Design

About Hex Skaitmeninis polifoninis sintezatorius

Hex cor yra skaitmeninis polifoninis sintezatorius su talpine klaviatūra, signalo moduliacijai skirtais potenciometrais ir prisitaikančiu looperiu. Instrumento dizainas, taip pat prieinamas kaip DIY rinkinys, yra optimizuotas naudojimui įvairiuose kontekstuose, orientuotas į edukacinius ir atlikimo aspektus. Instrumentą sudarantys komponentai yra 100 procentų pakeičiami, teikiant pirmenybę remonto teisei, lengvam surinkimui ir tvariam ilgalaikiam naudojimui. Šiuo požiūriu siekiama supažindinti platesnę auditoriją su elektronine muzika.

The Recognition

About the Geležinis apdovanojimas A' Design Award

Hex Skaitmeninis polifoninis sintezatorius laimėjo Geležinį apdovanojimą A' Design Award, prestižinį pripažinimą, skiriamą geriems dizainams, atitinkantiems profesinius ir pramoninius reikalavimus, kurių tikimasi iš gerai suprojektuotų kūrinių. Geležies laureatai rodo didelius kūrėjų įgūdžius, aukštą specializaciją, ekspertinį supratimą ir kūrybinį gebėjimą. Tikimasi, kad Hex Skaitmeninis polifoninis sintezatorius bus aukštai vertinamas, žavimas ir brangus kūrinys, praktiškas ir novatoriškas. Šis Geležiniu apdovanojimu įvertintas dizainas integruoja geriausias pramonės praktikas ir turi kompetentingas technines savybes, susietas su patirtimi ir talentu. Hex Skaitmeninis polifoninis sintezatorius gerbiamas už kruopštumą ir sukurtas taip, kad gerintų gyvenimo kokybę ir padėtų padaryti pasaulį geresne vieta.

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