The whiz kids from the Dutch design company OWOW launched a new motion controlled instrument named the Wiggle Kit.
Aimed at professional singers, the Wiggle Kit gives them full control over their voice. By twisting and moving the small wireless remote in different directions, one can add digital effects to the voice and control its intensity. This bypasses the usual complex setups and sound engineers involved in live performances.
For home use, the Wiggle Kit comes with a dedicated app. By simply holding the Wiggle close to a phone or tablet, it automatically connects to the app via Bluetooth. Users can pick one of the 20 plus built-in effects, ranging from simple reverbs and delays to the most complex auto-tune and vocoder effects, sing into the built-in mic of a phone or headset and share their creation with the world.
The Wiggle Kit is now available on Kickstarter for a super early bird price of €59 and comes with everything needed to get started.
Motion-Controlled Musical Instruments
The Wiggle Kit is a Motion Instrument to Control One's Voice
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