Groovetube, a prototype plasma synth
A project in Merseyside, UK by Tom Hardiment000days
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Make crazy sounds with fluorescent tubes, that you can control with a magnet
Backers: 16
Average Pledge Per Backer: £548
Funded: £8,775 of £4,500
Dates: Feb 21st -> Mar 23rd (30 days)
Project By: Tom Hardiment
Backers: 16
Average Pledge Per Backer: £548
Funded: £8,775 of £4,500
Dates: Feb 21st -> Mar 23rd (30 days)
Project By: Tom Hardiment
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Last Updated: March 23 @ 03:18 -0400 GMT
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Latest News
Last few days!
March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
The end of this campaign draws near, and while we have a few days to run it seems a good time to set out what has been achieved, and to outline what the next stages of the project look like. A primary objective in using this platform was to introduce... (Read More)
More video footage
March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Further test results... Hi everyone, We are still testing and configuring our new system, and I've put a few more clips together that show some different grooves: You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play... (Read More)
System upgraded!
March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
New Groovetube control system is working We are very happy (and more than a bit relieved) to announce the system upgrade is up and running! This allows much more control over the plasma and the sounds it creates. Initial tests have been... (Read More)
Half-time!
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Half-time update We are now half-way through the campaign, the last fortnight has been amazing! We are hugely encouraged by the level of interest this has caused, and can't wait to get machines out to our backers and next developments underway.... (Read More)
Prototype Plasma Synth On Kickstarter
March 3rd - via: sonicstate.com
Recently launched on Kickstarter, and with a funding target already reached, Groovetube from Telmatronics is described as a prototype plasma synth. Here's what developer Tom Hardiment has to say... (Read More)
Campaign update - new offer
February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
A week in, time to reorganise... A week into this campaign, and it is time to take stock. It has been quite a week! We are delighted to have shared this with the world, and to know some machines will be built and used. Thanks so much for the... (Read More)
The project will run!
February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
A massive thanks to our backers, and for all the interest! We have reached our target, which means machines will be built and the project is now properly underway. We received some new tubes a few days ago, and have been busy testing them out. It... (Read More)
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