The 'Cabot' is an innovative new drum machine that is designed to make it easier than ever for acoustic guitarists to go about playing music to the rhythm of acoustic beats.
This drumming robot features a trio of arms that are connected to a cajon, a special type of box drum that typically also serves as a chair on top of which a human drummer sits. However, in the case of the Cabot, the arms are used to pound on the box drum, with the rhythms capable of being controlled by way of a companion smartphone app.
Currently the subject of a crowdfunding campaign over on Kickstarter, the Cabot drum machine aims to help solo guitarists and other instrumentalists to enhance the authenticity of live performances by making use of acoustic rhythms.
Box-Thumping Drum Machines
The 'Cabot' Uses Robotic Arms to Strike a Cajon Percussion Instrument
Trend Themes
1. Robotic-assisted Music Performance - The Cabot drum machine showcases the trend of using robotic technology to enhance the authenticity and live performances of instrumentalists.
2. Smartphone-controlled Musical Instruments - The companion smartphone app for the Cabot drum machine represents the trend of integrating smartphones to control and customize musical instruments.
3. Acoustic Beats Integration - The Cabot drum machine taps into the trend of incorporating acoustic beats into the music of solo guitarists and other instrumentalists, adding a unique dimension to their performances.
Industry Implications
1. Music Technology - The Cabot drum machine presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the music technology industry by combining robotic arms with acoustic instruments.
2. Musical Instrument Manufacturing - The development of robotic drumming arms like the Cabot introduces innovation potential for the manufacturing of musical instruments, creating new ways to enhance traditional instruments.
3. Crowdfunding Platforms - The Kickstarter campaign for the Cabot drum machine highlights the disruptive innovation potential and growing interest in crowdfunding platforms for supporting novel musical inventions.