What you see are eight wooden dolls, made to serenade you with a repertoire of choral classics as well as perform your own original compositions through midi over bluetooth. Each member has their own characteristic vocal range. Individually one can sing a dynamic solo, together they perform an immersive a cappella concert. The choir is inspired by the original absolut choir, TE’s very first project.
Behind the curtain.
The pre-programmed repertoire of classic songs have been created and performed using an algorithm based on counterpoint melody, a compositional technique that refers to the independent but complementary relationship between two or more lines of melody played at the same time.
Tap, tilt or smack.
To get the choir started, they need a helping hand. A sensor inside the speaker module reacts to vibration and movement, so controlling choir is a playful experience in itself. Gently tap the doll on its head or on the table to trigger play or pause, or tilt the doll left or right to decrease or increase the volume accordingly. If it gets annoying, it can handle a little smack to turn it off.
Let us present the ensemble.
Based on cultures and characters from across the world, every doll is unique and has it’s own vocal tonality. While each is given their own voice type, a single doll can customize their vocal range to sing a dynamic solo performance. When more than one member of the choir are placed together, in any combination, they communicate with each other, and recognize the choral members in range, joining in a full choral experience.
Features
- At the centre of each doll is a magical speaker module which also functions as the cpu and ble transmitter, rechargable with up to 4 hours of performance time.
- Each doll is handcrafted from solid beech and individually polished with hard wax oil.
- The speaker modules inside are removable as well as rechargeable.
About
Meet carlo, the baritone from italy – one of 8 singing wooden dolls that make up the teenage engineering choir. Made from solid beech with an internal speaker module, each doll can perform pre-composed music or be controlled by midi keyboard, singing solo or with up to 15 of their fellow choral singers through ble signal.
- vocal range: baritone
- dimensions: 130 x 130 x 272 mm | 5.2 x 5.2 x 11 in
- weight: 1064 g | 37.6 oz
- the wood pattern is unique to each doll
- 3-4 hours of continuous singing time
- can be paired with OP–1 field, OP–Z, and any other midi keyboard, and ortho remote for start/stop and volume control
For more information visit the manufacturer’s website
