Hex Digitalni Polifonijski Sintisajzer by Anze Sekelj

Hex Digitalni Polifonijski Sintisajzer by Anze Sekelj is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Гвоздена награда A' Design Award in Дизајн музичких инструмената Competition Category.

ГвозденаМузички инструмент· 2024

Hex Digitalni Polifonijski Sintisajzer

by Anze Sekelj

Client: Hex Haus

Гвоздена награда A' Design Award Winner in Музички инструмент Category

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The Design

About Hex Digitalni Polifonijski Sintisajzer

Hex cor je digitalni polifonijski sintisajzer sa kapacitivnom tastaturom, potenciometrima za modulaciju signala i prilagodljivim luperom. Dizajn instrumenta, takođe dostupan kao DIY komplet, optimizovan je za upotrebu u različitim kontekstima sa fokusom na obrazovne i izvođačke aspekte. Komponente koje čine instrument su 100 posto zamenjive, dajući prioritet pravu na popravku, lakoći sastavljanja i održivoj dugotrajnoj upotrebi. Ovim pristupom nastojimo da predstavimo elektronsku muziku široj publici.

The Recognition

About the Гвоздена награда A' Design Award

Hex Digitalni Polifonijski Sintisajzer је добитник Гвоздене награде A' Design Award, престижног признања које се додељује добрим дизајнима који испуњавају професионалне и индустријске захтеве очекиване од добро осмишљених творевина. Добитници Гвоздене награде показују велико умеће, високу специјализацију, стручно разумевање и креативне способности својих твораца. Очекује се да Hex Digitalni Polifonijski Sintisajzer буде високо цењена, дивљена и вољена творевина која је практична и иновативна. Овај дизајн награђен Гвозденом наградом A' Design Award уграђује најбоље праксе индустрије и има компетентна техничка својства повезана са знањем и талентом. Захваљујући темељности, Hex Digitalni Polifonijski Sintisajzer заслужује поштовање и осмишљен је да пружи побољшања квалитета живота која помажу да свет буде бољи.

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