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Cigarette-Powered Synthesizers

The Ziggybox Gives Cigarettes a Productive Purpose

— April 5, 2011 — Lifestyle
Create sweet, sweet electronic music simply by smoking a cigarette with the Ziggybox. The Ziggybox is a synthesizer that can be powered by either an open box of cigarettes or by a cigarette placed in its ashtray.

One might think that designers Christian Losert and Paul Schengber were trying to glorify or even advocate smoking with their creation; however, that isn't the case as the cigarettes in the ashtray don't even have to be lit to power the Ziggybox. All potential controversies aside, this synthesizer makes some sweet music. The whole set up is easy to control and manipulate, making this synthesizer perfect for those looking to try their hand at electronic music. You can see the whole thing in action in the attached video, but let me warn you ahead of time that you may feel a sudden urge to get up and start dancing.
Trend Themes
1. Smoking-powered Technology - The potential to create other forms of technology that can be powered by cigarettes or other substances that would otherwise be discarded as waste.
2. Alternative Energy Sources - Further exploration and development of alternative energy sources, particularly those utilizing unconventional methods like the Ziggybox.
3. Accessible Electronic Music - The development of affordable and user-friendly electronic music equipment, like the Ziggybox, that breaks down barriers to entry for aspiring musicians and producers.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The potential for consumer electronics manufacturers to incorporate alternative energy sources into their products, like the Ziggybox's use of discarded cigarette boxes and butts.
2. Environmental Services - Opportunities for environmental services companies to utilize and repurpose waste products like cigarette butts through innovative means, like the Ziggybox's ashtray power source.
3. Music Technology - New possibilities for music technology companies to focus on creating user-friendly and accessible equipment, like the Ziggybox, for aspiring musicians and producers.
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