KickTraq

Whether it’s as simple as a band recording a new album, raising funds for musicians to head overseas to tour, or simply a great music-related initiative, the likes of Kickstarter, Pozible, and IndieGoGo are realising the previously lofty goals of artists the world over. (Read More)

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Currently up for $50,000 in funding on Kickstarter, the Wheelharp delivers the sounds of a chamber string orchestra via a keyboard and a full chromatic set of real strings. Oh, and it's pretty much the most striking instrument we've ever seen. Developed by Los Angeles-based Antiquity Music, the device reacts to a user's press of the keys by moving a corresponding string to a rotating wheel with an edge that bows the string. The instrument gives the player plenty of controls; the right pedal controls wheel speed, while the left mans the strings' damper system. (Read More)

The Wheelharp is a musical instrument that allows users to bow a full chromatic set of real strings using a mechanical keyboard. According to the Antiquity Music crew, bowed stringed instruments like the violin, viola and cello have been utilized since ancient times. (Read More)

Rich DeMuro was live from The NAMM Show giving us a sneak peek at some of the latest and greatest music products including Antiquity Music s Wheelharp and the UK-inspired Alphasphere. (Read More)