Hex Sintetizador Polifônico Digital by Anze Sekelj

Hex Sintetizador Polifônico Digital by Anze Sekelj is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award de Ferro in Design de Instrumentos Musicais Competition Category.

FerroInstrumento Musical· 2024

Hex Sintetizador Polifônico Digital

by Anze Sekelj

Client: Hex Haus

A' Design Award de Ferro Winner in Instrumento Musical Category

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The Design

About Hex Sintetizador Polifônico Digital

Hex cor é um sintetizador polifônico digital com teclado capacitivo, potenciômetros para modulação de sinal e um looper adaptável. O design do instrumento, também disponível como kit DIY, é otimizado para uso em diversos contextos com foco em aspectos educacionais e performáticos. Os componentes que compõem o instrumento são 100% substituíveis, priorizando o direito ao reparo, facilidade de montagem e uso sustentável a longo prazo. Com essa abordagem, buscamos apresentar a música eletrônica a públicos mais amplos.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Ferro

Hex Sintetizador Polifônico Digital conquistou o A' Design Award de Ferro, um reconhecimento prestigiado atribuído a bons designs que cumprem os requisitos profissionais e industriais esperados de criações bem concebidas. Os vencedores do Ferro demonstram grande habilidade, elevada especialização, compreensão especializada e capacidade criativa dos seus criadores. Espera-se que Hex Sintetizador Polifônico Digital seja uma criação muito considerada, admirada e estimada, prática e inovadora. Este design vencedor do A' Design Award de Ferro integra as melhores práticas do setor e tem características técnicas competentes associadas a conhecimento especializado e talento. Pela sua minúcia, Hex Sintetizador Polifônico Digital merece respeito e destina-se a proporcionar melhorias na qualidade de vida que ajudam a tornar o mundo num lugar melhor.

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