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iPod Shuffle2020 Always Remains In Sync With The Music In Your PC

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:43:41 +0000

Projecting a music player for the year 2020, designer José Ignacio Martínez has developed a portable music player concept for Apple dubbed the “iPod Shuffle2020” that packs unlimited music and battery capacity. Sending the user’s music in his iTunes account through G3 Internet to the inner receptor of the Shuffle, the device is updated automatically every time the user turns it on, as it always remains in sync with the music the user has in his/her computer. The battery also reacts to the G3 waves automatically and remains juiced up all the time.

Working with HyperSoundSystem technology, the iPod Shuffle2020 employs ultrasound waves that travel straight to the inner ear, allowing the listener enjoy music without any earphones. The Shuffle also integrates a microphone that receives the exterior sound/noises and eliminates them with destructive interference. If you wanna hear everything else besides the music, you can set the microphone to partially eliminate the surrounding sound or pause the device.

To turn the device on and play, the user has to push the Power button once and to play the next song, he/she has to push and hold the Power button. The user has to slide the finger up or down on the touchpad to turn the volume and push twice to go back. Like other Apple gadgets, the iPod Shuffle2020 is very intuitive, thanks to MultiTouch technology, while on the other hand, Apple’s VoiceOver technology lets the futuristic Shuffle talk to users and tell them about the song and artist they are listening to at the moment.

Source: The Design Blog .org

Beat On The Block With The Drum Glove System

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:37:04 +0000

Developed by a bunch of students, including Arnoud den Besten, Kristo de Pooter, Sam Vesters and Thomas leterme, from Artesis University College of Antwerp, the “Beat on the Block” is a drum glove system that creates surround sound of a full drum kit anytime, anywhere. All you need to do is to tap the musical gloves on a flat surface, which connecting to a specially designed speaker backpack recreates the sound. In addition, the interactive glove system lets multiple users work in tandem, allowing them to combine their drumming together to enhance their experience.

Source: Thedesignblog.org

DJ Machine by Christian Peetz

admin — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:57:11 +0000

Music is one of the most important communication media nowadays. It represents history, culture, lifestyle and particularly emotions. These days, Djs are the transmitters of the future music. They set trends and personify music from all over the world. To achieve individualism by giving personal expression, Djs need to have the possibility to modify their music.

The Dj Machine is an effects pedal, similar to a synthesiser, especially made for Djs to modify music in a haptic and playful way.

It consists of a module including seven joysticks, which are 360° moveable and able to push. Each joystick is equipped with a LED display. Djs can personalize and program each of their sticks with sound effects. By adapting further modules, which are connected via Bluetooth one can increase his effect library.

Source: Uni-ak.ac.at