The Magnetic Cello: Two Demos and an Explanation

Published on Mar 7, 2013

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"Two short demos and then an explanation of the Magnetic Cello.
After four years of development, the instrument is finally finished and something I'd be proud to sell. There are currently only three full version Magnetic Cellos, and a few lucky musicians will be able to buy the instruments soon.

Check out Michael's other cello videos at http://www.youtube.com/vgcellomusic"


"The instrument is, of course, still experimental, and there are around 5 or 6 thousand little things I would change in how I built these instruments. But it is no longer a 'prototype'. I’m finally confident that this is an instrument an adventurous musician could pick up and play. And I’m confident that he could play both old classical pieces (in a somewhat different way) and wacky new sounds not possible on other instruments..."

Some of you might remember The Magnetic Cello from this post back in April of 2012.

Magnetovore Presents the Magnetic Cello

Magnetic Cello Demo-Two Grenadiers

Uploaded by magnetovore on Jan 21, 2012

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A short demonstration of the magnetic cello. The magnetic cello has a similar size, shape, and playing style of an acoustic cello. However, instead of a horsehair bow, the player uses a magnetic rod (the "bow") to induce a voltage in a coil (the "bridge"). This voltage is used to control the volume of the signal. The pitch of the instrument is controlled by resistive ribbons (the "strings") which control a second voltage. Note that this creation does not use a microcontroller or digital circuity--just capacitors, resistors, and the occasional IC, like in a radio.

I expect to start selling the finished Magnetic Cello (and similar instruments) in a couple of years. If you are an experienced cellist, contact me and I'll see if I can get a prototype in your hands."

Magnetic Cello V.4.1 Demo

Uploaded by magnetovore on Sep 10, 2011


YouTube Published on Apr 14, 2012 by magnetovore

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Michael Evans is a cellist of 9 years. http://www.youtube.com/vgcellomusic
David Levi is a cellist of 2 years, and the creator of the Magnetic Cello.
Tristan Paul is a cellist of 10 years.

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Electronic Prototype Station

Uploaded by magnetovore on Jul 11, 2011

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Here is my Prototype Board.
This is a customized breadboard, where an electronic circuit can be quickly and temporarily prototyped. The electronic parts fit into the rows of sockets (which are electrically connected to other sockets). In this video, I am showing some functions I have added onto the board.

It has 3000+ tie points, two 9v batteries, a key switch, three potentiometers, and a small amplifier. I prototyped a VCO circuit on it to demonstrate the board in action. Watch the video for more."