STRINGSTATION PROJECT on Kickstarter

via Kickstarter where you'll find additional details.

You might remember the StringStation from previous posts here on MATRIXSYNTH. I met creator Jim Bartz at the Pacific Northwest SynthFest. The StringStation is a beautiful instrument and may look like a guitar, but it can also be used as a MIDI controller for your synths. You can find a couple of videos from the event here and here.

"Join In To Build An Innovative Computer Controlled 40-Stringed Instrument...

A string's intrinsic ability to express a more instantly controllable nuance and dynamic of tone is indisputable. This new instrument advances that extraordinary aspect and innovates with combinations of new technology and an interactive control surface that's a joy to play.

The final StringStation designs are exquisite, opening an exploration into music and 3D sound architecture like no other instrument before. Here is a hi-tech instrument of 12 distinct string groups on one play surface, intertwined, digitally tuned and set into 3D resonance control. It allows a spatial interactive array of live strings to be focused and creatively enhanced... crafting scores of exotic 3D sound.

The StringStation is unique to see... but it is genuinely about the sounds it will create. It is my passion to bring the full potential of this amazing 3D music instrument to light..."

StringStation | ORIGINS OF IT ALL

YouTube Uploaded by stringstation on Dec 5, 2011

"Origins of the StringStation concept."

Re-Uploaded by stringstation on Jan 5, 2012
"AMBITION | INNOVATION | PASSION | StringStation video to build the full blast version of a sweet computerized stringed instrument. W/ stationist Jim Bartz & drummer John Calarco."

STRINGSTATION | I N T R O D U C T I O N

YouTube Uploaded by stringstation on Nov 29, 2011

"Comprehensive look into a new40-stringed musical instrument called the StringStation."

Re-Uploaded by stringstation on Jan 25, 2012 as StringStation | SHOW IT ALL

"Expose' of a remarkable project to build a new surround sound musical instrument called the StringStation."

StringStation | Jam Room Jams '11

YouTube Uploaded by stringstation on Nov 14, 2011

"Did a video recording of StringStation practice sessions for a couple days and put together this piece from some of the interesting bits that seemed to fit.... nothing serious ... just jamming."

http://stringstation.com/

StringStation | Laboratory Demo

YouTube Uploaded by stringstation on Nov 6, 2011

"A 'fly on the wall' video of a personal StringStation demonstration and talk about the 3D instrument by musician/inventor Jim Bartz."

StringStation | Main Show

YouTube Uploaded by stringstation on Nov 4, 2011

"The new 40-string 3D instrument."

http://stringstation.com/

The StringStation was recently presented at the PNW SynthFest. See the StringStation label for more.

PNW SynthFest 2011 - StringStation

YouTube Uploaded by matrixsynth on Nov 2, 2011

http://stringstation.com/

Jim Bartz doing a quick performance for me on his StringStation.

Be sure to see The PNW SynthFest label for all coverage of the event. You can find PNW SynthFest on Facebook here.

Video taken with the iPhone 4S on SnapMount Tripod Mount available on Amazonfor those interested.

Jim Bartz @ Pacific NW Synthfest

YouTube Uploaded by danielspils on Oct 29, 2011

"peforming [the StringStation] in the Special Focus Room at the 2011 Pacific Northwest Synthfest"

http://stringstation.com/

Update: This is actually Jim Bartz and his StringStation, not Joel Palmer. I thought the name looked off.

The StringStation

StringStation | MAIN ALL

YouTube Uploaded by stringstation on Sep 22, 2011

"Comprehensive look into a new musical instrument called the StringStation."

StringStation | 2

Uploaded by stringstation on Jun 12, 2011

"Quick passionate look into the science of the StringStation with musician Jim Bartz."

http://www.stringstation.com/