Gong Amp
2022
Description
Handmade Gong Amp inspired by the Métallique resonator on the ondes martenot.
The integrated power amplifier takes line level signals and amplifies them into an audio exciter attached to the tam tam which turns it into a speaker, creating ghostly resonances and metallic timbres.
Works particularly well with glissando-ing synths and pitchbends, sounds great with guitar, (creating loads of sustain) and works really well with drum machines and percussion. You could also throw Motown samples at it.
Handmade Gong Amp inspired by the Métallique resonator on the ondes martenot.
The integrated power amplifier takes line level signals and amplifies them into an audio exciter attached to the tam tam which turns it into a speaker, creating ghostly resonances and metallic timbres.
Works particularly well with glissando-ing synths and pitchbends, sounds great with guitar, (creating loads of sustain) and works really well with drum machines and percussion. You could also throw Motown samples at it.
Specification
‣ A 14’’ tam tam resonator inside a handmade birch ply cabinet with oak details. Finished with shellac and natural beeswax
‣ 230v standard IEC/kettle lead
Dimensions
‣ Length: 23cm
‣ Width: 44.5cm
‣ Height: 62cm
‣ A 14’’ tam tam resonator inside a handmade birch ply cabinet with oak details. Finished with shellac and natural beeswax
‣ 230v standard IEC/kettle lead
Dimensions
‣ Length: 23cm
‣ Width: 44.5cm
‣ Height: 62cm
Description
The Neolithic White Noise Machine (NWNM) is a kinetic sound art texture generator.
Borne from the field recordings taken during a trip to Cadair Idris, a mountain in north Wales. The NWNM is one of a series of instruments that recreates the sound of rocks underfoot and the repetive rhythms that arise from walking up the mountain.
Each “disc” is a piece of slate or other rock that was collected from the mountain-side or the surrounding areas. The adjustable speed turntable rotates these discs which in turn is “played” by the stylus.
This then creates different sounds, from harsh noise to white noise textures to rhythmic clicks and patterns from the surface cracks and imperfections.
The Neolithic White Noise Machine (NWNM) is a kinetic sound art texture generator.
Borne from the field recordings taken during a trip to Cadair Idris, a mountain in north Wales. The NWNM is one of a series of instruments that recreates the sound of rocks underfoot and the repetive rhythms that arise from walking up the mountain.
Each “disc” is a piece of slate or other rock that was collected from the mountain-side or the surrounding areas. The adjustable speed turntable rotates these discs which in turn is “played” by the stylus.
This then creates different sounds, from harsh noise to white noise textures to rhythmic clicks and patterns from the surface cracks and imperfections.
Specification
‣ Mixed hardwood finished with shellac and natural beeswax
‣ Variable speed motor
‣ Piezo disc “stylus”
‣ 12volt centre negative power (Not included)
‣ Welsh slate discs
Dimensions
‣ Length: 35cm
‣ Width: 10cm
‣ Height: 15cm
‣ Mixed hardwood finished with shellac and natural beeswax
‣ Variable speed motor
‣ Piezo disc “stylus”
‣ 12volt centre negative power (Not included)
‣ Welsh slate discs
Dimensions
‣ Length: 35cm
‣ Width: 10cm
‣ Height: 15cm
Noise Box #1
2022Contact to purchase
£200
Description
A musical sandbox for the creation of sound effects and experimental noises.
Springs, strings, bars, wooden sticks and sandpaper are plucked scratched and hit to create a sonic palette for sound design or musical experimentation.
A musical sandbox for the creation of sound effects and experimental noises.
Springs, strings, bars, wooden sticks and sandpaper are plucked scratched and hit to create a sonic palette for sound design or musical experimentation.
Specification
‣Integrated piezo contact mic and Jfet preamp.
‣2.1mm 9v centre negative dc socket (standard pedal power type)
‣6.35mm audio j ack socket
‣Handmade wooden enclosure finished in shellac and beeswax
Dimensions
‣ Length 27cm
‣ Width 24cm
‣ Height 16cm
‣Integrated piezo contact mic and Jfet preamp.
‣2.1mm 9v centre negative dc socket (standard pedal power type)
‣6.35mm audio j ack socket
‣Handmade wooden enclosure finished in shellac and beeswax
Dimensions
‣ Length 27cm
‣ Width 24cm
‣ Height 16cm
Not Guitar
2022Contact to purchase
£350
Description
The standard Not Guitar model features six strings with ‘guitar style’ tuners, moveable bridge, metal block for attaching springs or other resonant objects and a collection of playing tools to experiment with.
The standard Not Guitar model features six strings with ‘guitar style’ tuners, moveable bridge, metal block for attaching springs or other resonant objects and a collection of playing tools to experiment with.
Specification
‣ Birch ply construction with hardwood details finished in shellac and natural beeswax
‣ Moveable bridge
‣ 6 strings with guitar style tuners
‣ Integrated piezo contact mic and Jfet preamp.
‣ 2.1mm 9v centre negative dc socket (standard pedal power type)
‣ 6.35mm audio jack socket
Dimensions
‣ Length: 60cm
‣ Width: 30cm
‣ Height: 8cm
‣ Birch ply construction with hardwood details finished in shellac and natural beeswax
‣ Moveable bridge
‣ 6 strings with guitar style tuners
‣ Integrated piezo contact mic and Jfet preamp.
‣ 2.1mm 9v centre negative dc socket (standard pedal power type)
‣ 6.35mm audio jack socket
Dimensions
‣ Length: 60cm
‣ Width: 30cm
‣ Height: 8cm
Contact to purchase
£400
Description
Handmade experimental stringed sound device.
This one-off model features 16 tuned strings, moveable bridges, wooden block for attaching springs or other resonant objects, and a collection of playing tools to experiment with.
Handmade experimental stringed sound device.
This one-off model features 16 tuned strings, moveable bridges, wooden block for attaching springs or other resonant objects, and a collection of playing tools to experiment with.
Specifications
‣ Birch ply construction with hardwood details finished with shellac and natural beeswax
‣ 16 tuneable strings
‣ Moveable bridges
Dimensions
‣ Length: 65cm
‣ Width: 45cm
‣ Height: 20cm
‣ Birch ply construction with hardwood details finished with shellac and natural beeswax
‣ 16 tuneable strings
‣ Moveable bridges
Dimensions
‣ Length: 65cm
‣ Width: 45cm
‣ Height: 20cm