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Music-Creating Computers

The Organelle Can Be Programmed to Create Different Sounds

— October 20, 2015 — Tech
The Organelle is an extremely fascinating and unabashedly peculiar musical instrument that is brought to you from the studios and tinkerers of the Brooklyn-based worship of Critter & Guitari. This particular box is based on the colorful wood-and-metal design that Critter & Guitari is known for. The instrument is completely programmable, so you can set it up in such a way that its beautiful lacquered keys make any sound that you want it to make.

You could label the Organelle as a musical instrument or indeed a computer for playing music, because it is powered by an RM Cortex A9 processor that is powered by Linux. It supports patches written for the Pure Data open source music programming environment.

This device treads the fine line between musical instrument and computer, and opens up a whole variety of possibilities.
Trend Themes
1. Music-creating Computers - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new software and hardware platforms for creating music using programmable computer instruments.
2. Programmable Instruments - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of programmable instruments in various domains beyond music, such as sound design, interactive installations, and experimental performances.
3. Open Source Music Programming - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Foster the growth of open source music programming environments to encourage collaboration, customization, and experimentation in music creation.
Industry Implications
1. Music Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform the music industry by introducing innovative products and technologies that allow musicians to create unique sounds and compositions.
2. Hardware Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the possibilities of creating programmable instruments and devices that blur the boundaries between traditional musical instruments and computers.
3. Art and Entertainment - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge the worlds of music, technology, and art by creating interactive installations and performances that challenge traditional notions of music and sound.
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