Aurora Synthesizer by Mohamad Montazeri is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award i Bronse in Musikkinstrumentdesign Competition Category.

BronseMusikkinstrument· 2021

Aurora Synthesizer

by Mohamad Montazeri

Client: Arena Design Academy

A' Design Award i Bronse Winner in Musikkinstrument Category

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The Design

About Aurora Synthesizer

Aurora er en synthesizer som bruker en grønn laserstråle til å kontrollere lydeffekter og filtre. Laseren erstatter berøringsflatene og skyveknappene som brukes på mange lignende instrumenter. Spilleren bryter strålen med hånden, og den varierende strålelengden justerer frekvensen til den valgte lyden. En multi-touch-skjerm viser innstillinger og status, samt et virtuelt tastatur for spilling. Bryter, skyveknapper og knapper styrer oscillator-, filter-, forsterker- og modulasjonsseksjonene. Kroppen er laget av ABS-plast ved sprøytestøping.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Bronse

Aurora Synthesizer er vinner av A' Design Award i Bronse, en høyt prestisjefylt anerkjennelse som tildeles enestående design som utmerker seg ved kreativitet, oppfinnsomhet og skarpsindighet. Bronsevinnere er rikt dyktige og påfallende kreative gjenstander som bekrefter designernes store erfaring, fantasi og ressurssterkhet. Aurora Synthesizer forventes å være en høyt ansett, beundret og verdsatt gjenstand som er bemerkelsesverdig profesjonell og nyskapende. Dette designet, som har vunnet A' Design Award i Bronse, rommer beste praksis innen kunst, vitenskap, design og teknologi og utmerker seg ved sin omtanke for detaljer. Aurora Synthesizer tilfredsstiller behov på en strålende måte, berører ønsker, sjarmerer følelser og vekker nysgjerrighet.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: In this synthesizer, a laser is used to control the effects and filters. In fact, this creative method has replaced touchpads and sliders to control sound effects. In addition to increasing the ease of use and speeding up the composer's action, this laser is attractive and has a visual beauty for audience and composer during a performance. An enjoyable and different experience while performing or composing. Aurora also has a touch screen for easier settings and status display for the composer.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimensions: 380 x 340 x 48 mm
Weight: 2.7 kg

TECHNICAL PROPERTIES:
EFFECTS: Bit Crash, Fuzz, DIST, Pitch Shifter, PHASER, FLANGER, Tempo sync, Panning Delay, DELAY, LOW BOOST, Reverb, Knobs: Control 1, Control 2

OSC SECTION:
Oscillator Waveform: SAW, SQUARE, PULSE/PWM, TRIANGLE, SINE, NOISE, SUPER SAW
Knobs: PITCH, DETUNE, Envelope
Sliders: Pulse Width, Pulse Width Modulation,
Envelope: Slider: Attack, Decay

AMP:
Knob: Level
Envelope: Slider: Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release

FILTER SECTION:
Filter Type: LPF, HPF, BPF, PKG (-12 dB/-24 dB)
Knobs: CUTOFF, KEY FOLLOW, RESONANCE, ENVELOPE
Envelope: Slider: Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release

LFO SECTION:
LFO Shapes: TRIANGLE, SINE, SAW, SQUARE, Sample
Knobs: PITCH, FILTER, AMP, FADE TIME, RATE

OTHER:
OUTPUT SECTION: Knob: Volume
EXIT IN SECTION: Knob: Level, Buttons: ON, TYPE
LASER SECTION: Buttons: Laser 1, Laser 2, Shift
TONS SECTIONS: Buttons: Tone (1-6), Switch, Tone Copy
Phrase Recorder: User: 8, Number of Track: 1
Sound Generator Section
Display: Touchscreen LCD

PORTS:
Micro SD Reader
USB: USB A-Type, USB B-Type, USB C-Type,
MIDI: Thru, Out, In
OUTPUTS: R port, L/Mono port
INPUTS: R port, L/Mono port
MIX IN, Sync
Tags: Aurora, Synthesizer, Synth, Musical Instrument, Electronic music, Electronic Instrument, musical user interface, electronic musical instrument,
Production Technology: The body of the product is made of ABS plastic by injection molding method. The laser is produced by a generator. The laser is directed to the beam for the composer to access. The length of the laser beam is set with the frequency of each sound by a processor, and as the length is reduced by the composer's hand, the frequency of the sound set with it also changes. The screen is multi-touch and allows you to play the digital keyboard.
Design Challenge: The main challenge is to upgrade the product to increase the quality of composing more easily and quickly. Using laser technology and instantaneous processing of its length for use in the product. Setting laser beam with sound indicators to control effects and sound filters for sound generation and electronic composition.
Research: Most of the research part of this project is about matching a set of quantitative data with another set of continuous quantitative data. The process that helps to use the laser and match the quantitative characteristics of the sound with the length of the laser beam.
Inspiration: Aurora is a synthesizer. This synthesizer uses a green laser to control effects and sound filters. This green light is reminiscent of the bright rays of the aurora borealis in the dark of the night. The name of this product is derived from this natural phenomenon. Aurora is an innovation in the world of electronic music that can create a different experience for a composer while performing.
Project Duration: Project duration was about 24 months: 2019/2021
Operation Flow: Aurora is an electronic musical instrument that, like all synthesizers, generates audio signals. But the way it works is more attractive. At the head of the Aurora, there is a laser beam that is automatically set with the sound of the section. You can change the type of sound by placing your hand in the path of the laser light and interrupting the path and increasing or decreasing the length of this laser beam. By pressing the laser buttons 1 or 2, you can copy the type of effect or filter you want to control by the laser. The shift button also allows this to be done instantly. On the other part of the Aurora, there are knobs, sliders and buttons of oscillators, effects, filters, AMP, LFO and other adjustment buttons for tuning and composing. Some settings are also available digitally by touching the touchscreen. The screen is multi-touch so you can easily and professionally use the virtual keyboard displayed on it.
Image Credits: Image #1 : Creator Mohamad Montazeri, Aurora, 2021.
Image #2 : Creator Mohamad Montazeri, Aurora, 2021.
Image #3 : Creator Mohamad Montazeri, Aurora, 2021.
Image #4 : Creator Mohamad Montazeri, Aurora, 2021.
Image #5 : Creator Mohamad Montazeri, Aurora, 2021.