The 13-Note MIDI Laser Harp is one of the most impressive digital instruments created to date that makes use of readily available materials to create a truly impressive final product.
Powered by an Arduino, the 13-Note MIDI Laser Harp is the work of Jon Bumstead who created the instrument after receiving funding from the Washington University optics group 'Spectra.'
The 13-Note MIDI Laser Harp consists of, as the name denotes, 13 notes and is created using a series of mirrors and components to create the playable instrument. The information on how to create the digital instruments can be found over on Instructables.
As consumers seek more intense levels of customization in all areas of their lives, we will likely continue to see many taking matters into their own hands and DIYing more of the products they desire.
What's Driving This Trend
- DIY Instruments
- DIY digital instruments, such as the MIDI laser harp, allow consumers to create customized music products at a lower cost.
- MIDI Technology
- The use of MIDI technology in digital instruments, such as the MIDI laser harp, opens up opportunities for new and innovative products.
- Open Source Creation
- The use of open source platforms, such as Arduino, in creating digital instruments allows for collaboration and innovation in the DIY music industry.
Who This Affects Most
- Music Production
- DIY digital instruments, such as the MIDI laser harp, disrupts the traditional music production industry and offers consumers a more cost-effective and customizable option.
- DIY Industry
- The DIY music industry has the potential to disrupt traditional music production by offering consumers the ability to create their own products.
- Tech Hardware
- The creation of digital instruments, such as the MIDI laser harp, presents opportunities for tech hardware companies to explore new design options.
