burningbusch Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Anyone going to NAMM needs to check out this amazing looking (and sounding) keyboard. It will likely be your only chance. http://i2.wp.com/www.synthtopia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/wheelharp.jpg Synthtopia Article Busch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillplaying Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I thought it was an antique until I read the article. "Steam Punk." Absolutely. Like a giant pencil sharpener that makes a mighty throng. I like it. Very much. If I was a bonkers rich multi-squillionaire I'd be putting my order in now. Thanks for posting. I'm the piano player "off of" Borrowed Books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Wright Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Must be for playing in the round, or playing a round, or just playing around. "I cried when I wrote this song Sue me if I play too long" Walter Becker Donald Fagan 1977 Deacon Blues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobadohshe Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Never seen anything like this. Will give it a gander on Friday. Kawai C-60 Grand Piano : Hammond A-100 : Hammond SK2 : Yamaha CP4 : Yamaha Montage 7 : Moog Sub 37 My latest album: Funky organ, huge horn section https://bobbycressey.bandcamp.com/album/cali-native Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Love the look and the sound. Makes me wish I could go to NAMM, just to see/hear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkFloydDudi Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 That thing looks sweet! Pricing (Linear Model or Radial Model): ■5-octave range: $11,900 ■4-octave range: $10,900 ■3-octave range: $9,900 Ouch... Here's to hoping we can get a nice sample set from it =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resigned Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 If you look on their website you'll see an unfinished piano-style keyboard model as well. Great concept: as keys are pressed it causes violin strings to come into contact with a rotating wheel with rosen on it. I wish them luck - the sound of the instrument is haunting and has movie soundtrack potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Isn't this a hurdy gurdy? Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threadslayer Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Does anybody make a gig bag for it? Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. -Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Wright Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I don't know what the guys would say if I rolled in with that. But I like the sound! "I cried when I wrote this song Sue me if I play too long" Walter Becker Donald Fagan 1977 Deacon Blues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Isn't this a hurdy gurdy? I suppose that's one way of looking at it, although I've never seen a hurdy gurdy with a damper pedal before, or a 2nd pedal to vary the motor speed so that both hands are free to play the keyboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bourniplus Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Too bad the only demo available is pretty basic and only uses the two lowest octaves... I hope someone at NAMM can shoot a more extensive video. "Show me all the blueprints. I'm serious now, show me all the blueprints." My homemade instruments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Fortner Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I got some good hands-on time with it at NAMM, and it's pretty cool. Definitely a niche instrument, but the circular model is surprisingly playable. You said you wanted a video? [video:youtube]VP2iMdvMN5U Stephen Fortner Principal, Fortner Media Former Editor in Chief, Keyboard Magazine Digital Piano Consultant, Piano Buyer Magazine Industry affiliations: Antares, Arturia, Giles Communications, MS Media, Polyverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenElevenShadows Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I played it and loved it. It's "touch sensitive". Quite so. You need to have a light touch or you bend the strings too much, creating a sound that can get people seasick in no time!! Really really great. http://www.elevenshadows.com/sss/namm2013/images/namm2013_54wheelharp.jpg NAMMbulating 2013: photos and text from NAMM 2013. Ken Lee Photography - photos and books Eleven Shadows ambient music The Mercury Seven-cool spacey music Linktree to various sites Instagram Nightaxians Video Podcast Eleven Shadows website Ken Lee Photography Pinterest Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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