The Next Generation StringStation designs are exquisite... opening an exploration into music composition and 3D sound architecture that is truly astounding. These are bold statements... but there has never been a music instrument of such varied and separated string groups on a single play surface, interactive, digitally tuned and set into custom 3D resonance control. It allows a complex spatial array of live strings to be custom focused and enhanced via computer control to remarkable effect.

The test model shown here is the 'Gateway' of the design- (as a piano is to a synth) revealing how the strings interact beneath natural hand movements and present a wide range of pure tone that is the first step in its science. The intended full functional beauty of the StringStation is in focusing and enhancing its resonant 3D geometry with precision computer control and Digital Sound Modeling (astonishing potentials I assure you).

Magnetic Innovations ...

A customized multi-magnetic pickup matrix focuses sympathetic vibrations as they travel through adjacent strings creating remarkable computer controllable 3D resonance. In addition, harnessed regeneration is fed through the instrument body creating a beautiful symphonic 3D effect of interactive controllable harmonics... their thresholds being 'exacted' to bring the playing surface 'alive' so you sense its vibration beneath your fingers. The sleek ergonomic body design is laid out to allow hands to travel effortlessly across its entire range of 40 strings. The performing musician gets total tactile control of bass, rhythm, melody and orchestration, generating new methods of creating signature sound and music.

The StringStation further encompasses new technologies such as Digital Sound Modeling (ability to create any sound imaginable from strings), Magnetic Bowing and Gliding Bridges that combine to bring another completely unique music potential. This combination along with it’s touch screen panels and under string tactile controls, lets it fly new orbits in performance and compositional possibilities x100.

The Surround Sound sophistication of this instrument is profound. Its sonic geometry will hold you spellbound. It's engineered to capture a 3D audio/visual art in ways that are truly innovative, offering an astounding array of stringed wonder at your fingertips... all dynamically articulated in 3D with the expressive nuance of human touch on strings.

I believe the StringStation speaks to the higher spirit in us all. I hope you will find these ambitions to realize this instruments potential as an inspired and imaginative music quest worthy of your care and support. Thank you for listening, jb