SphereX
The SphereX opens up a whole new world of
Sound production by using the
electromagnetic waves that constantly surround us
surrounds, making it audible.
A course project by Lucas Kirsche, Niklas Keuser, Willy Karl and Benjamin Imhof, 3rd semester, 2020
Supervising professors: Prof. Dr Kyrill Fischer, Prof. Thorsten Greiner and Prof. Dr Jürgen Schwab
Whether it’s a smartphone, a microwave, a laptop or a camera: SphereX is a sampler that converts the electromagnetic waves emitted by these devices and conjures up a constant stream of new sounds. It’s designed for all who aren’t afraid of unconventional ideas!
The set comprises the SphereX and an antenna, which is connected via the line input to enable a wider range of wavelengths to be received. The technical implementation is based on an Arduino sound card and is completely stand-alone. The device can therefore be used independently of a computer.
Whether for your live set in a club, for the studio or simply for jamming with friends: the possibilities are endless. The samples can be edited directly on the device, with fade-in and fade-out as well as gain adjustments. They can then be assigned to the built-in pads and saved.
These enable latency-free playback on the device. Via the line output, you can record the sounds you’ve captured from your surroundings into your DAW or incorporate them directly into your music.
Our aim was to develop a unique product that would allow people to constantly reinvent themselves and push the boundaries of what is possible.
That is why we decided against incorporating a sample memory into the SphereX. The sounds are only stored until the pad is reassigned.
Don’t be too shy. The world is full of undiscovered sounds!
