Audio Genetics Lab

Magnus Chord Organ – FREE download

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Dug up from the archives and presented free to the public is our newest genetic specimen: the Magnus Chord Organ. This small subspecies is closely related to the accordion and harmonica, with the key difference being the source of the air movement generating from an electric fan as opposed to moving bellows or . . . → Read More: Magnus Chord Organ – FREE download

Native Flute: Effects and Mutations

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Our work on the newest audio specimen pool based on the aerophone genome is complete. This collection was put into motion by private interests, but is now available to the general public. Go to the research page for more information, audio demos, and to order the specimens for your own audio research and . . . → Read More: Native Flute: Effects and Mutations

Free Tongue Drum bundle released

Freely Downloadable Kontakt Instrument

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The goal of our research team here at the Audio Genetics Lab is to take natural specimens from the world, mine their acoustic genome for aurally useful and stimulating possibilities, and then reconstruct the original specimen into wholly new creations of organic and inorganic compatibility through advanced audio . . . → Read More: Free Tongue Drum bundle released

Experiment Log – “Sonority of Musical Plectrums Under Stress”

Project Synopsis: Continuation of the examination of the potential musical application of music applicators. In this instance, plectrums of varying densities and materials will be subjected to many stressful stimuli including:

Scraping Drilling Abrasive brushwheel Vocal ridicule Water submersion Burning

The plectrum will be analyzed throughout the process for potential sonic material, and any useful . . . → Read More: Experiment Log – “Sonority of Musical Plectrums Under Stress”