Sampolin Jam

This piece is intended to show off the Sampolin, an instrument I created that plays audio samples. Nate Bliton joins me on his own creation, the Bovalve. Both instruments use Arduino-compatible microcontrollers to interface with Puredata on our laptops.

If you're curious about how the Sampolin works, check out this demo video: http://youtu.be/USk2aYslbvs

Me: davidmacdonaldmusic.com
Nate: natebliton.com

Category:

Music

Tags:

• sampolin
• bovalve
• arduino
• puredata
• computer music

[theroyalus]

I'm scared to ask, but... how much would a sampolin set me back?

[davemacdo]

@theroyalus I designed and built it for a little over $100 plus a lot of trial and error and help from my friends.

[Vaginatron]

this video is seriously badass. i NEVER comment on these things, but this is like a variation of laurie andersons tape bow but way fucking cooler. i'm totally jealous!

[davemacdo]

@Vaginatron Thanks!

[timothyrosenberg]

This is SO much cooler than I thought it would be! BRAVO!!!!

[davemacdo]

@timothyrosenberg Thanks. I'm glad you liked it. There are several controls on the Sampolin that don't yet have any function in the software. It's only going to get better.

[theroyalus]

I think I lack the skill to make one, but it sure looks like it'd be seriously fun to play. Kudos to you on a brilliant invention.