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Post by Steve Price on Nov 13, 2006 12:37:42 GMT
(Courtesy of BBC News)
Australian scientists have created a T-shirt that allows air guitarists to play real music - without resorting to a real guitar.
The T-shirt has motion sensors built into its elbows that pick up movements and relay them wirelessly to a computer which interprets them as guitar riffs.
One arm is interpreted as picking chords while the other strums.
The "wearable instrument shirt" is adaptable to both right and left-handed would-be rock stars.
"It's an easy-to-use, virtual instrument that allows real-time music-making - even by players without significant musical or computing skills," said the research team leader, Richard Helmer.
"It allows you to jump around and the sound generated is just like an original mp3."
Dr Helmer, an engineer from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (Csiro) in Belmont, Australia, added that there was a serious side to the "wearable instrument shirt".
The researcher said similar sensors could be used in the future to reproduce a person in a virtual world so they could get feedback on their actions and improve their sporting techniques.
The T-shirt is the product of a collaboration by researchers specialising in computing, music and textile manufacture.
"The technology, which is adaptable to almost any kind of apparel, takes clothing beyond its traditional role of protection and fashion into the realms of entertainment," said the Csiro engineer.
By customising the software, the team has also tailored the technology to make an air tambourine and a percussion instrument called an air guiro.
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Post by Paul Chamberlain on Nov 13, 2006 14:11:02 GMT
The Salvation Army's already been kitted out! ;D
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Post by Alison on Nov 13, 2006 14:21:13 GMT
(Courtesy of BBC News) "The technology, which is adaptable to almost any kind of apparel,takes clothing beyond its traditional role of protection and fashion into the realms of entertainment," said the Csiro engineer. ROFL!!!!!!!! ;D ;D The mind boggles!! |
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Post by Boatman on Nov 13, 2006 21:24:19 GMT
Ideas for clothing ranges...
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1. A G String
2. Solo Trousers (available only in long).
3. Bike Trainers (special pedal-effects)
4. Toddlers' range with "Wah! Wah!" effects
5. A 12 string vest
6. Beware of illegal boots!
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Post by Alison on Nov 13, 2006 21:50:52 GMT
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ROFL!!!!!!!! ;D ;D The mind boggles!! [/quote]
Boatman, you boggled it even more!!
I particularly like the "12 string vest" ;D
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Post by Boatman on Nov 13, 2006 22:37:26 GMT
These air-guitar T-shirts could cause quite a stir in the music press, who will make copious musical notes . (Alison prepare to be further boggled!).  Motorhead T-shirts have got to be a loud design! Be-Bop de-Luxe ones must surely come with a sunburst finish. Hawkwind should be in large to allow plenty of space. For beer drinking rockers there would be the bottleneck design and shades to suit the three bar blues. For that Classical cut, it would have to have Greensleeves. Strawbs T-shirts, perhaps not so popular because there's would surely be so small, they'd be Bursting At The Seams. PS Don't 'fret' I'm sure they will have trousers for all those who love lots of 'cord' changes. If this is an Australian idea, what else do they wear down under?  |
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Post by Paul B on Nov 14, 2006 8:43:29 GMT
Boatman, I worry about you, that new double knit cymbal tank top you were wearing on Saturday made awful crashing noises every time you raised your pint.  And as for the flashing keyboard "show me where the notes are" type zipper on your anorak.. well that just took the biscuit!  And you were taking the micky out of my Pseudo Silk Kimono!  On a Frosty night at least my feet were warm I had on my Asia socks, the heat is on you know! Well as my mate Sir Stu of Galahad was saying, I could be God but better dash off to do the day job as Empires Never Last!! Ta ta... Inane Gibberings......& Jibberings.... Prog "What is that man in a white coat doing at my door" Paul |
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Post by Boatman on Nov 14, 2006 20:23:45 GMT
Meanwhile, what will the ladies of rock be purchasing from the air-guitar clothing range? 1. Some riff-playing jeans with really tight bands. ("Does my strum look big in this?") ;D 2. The guitar-bra, some complicated hooks but always uplifting. (Ideal for air-guitar during support acts) 3. Glam-Rock Trousers with a 'flare' for Sweet and Slade tunes. 4. Rockin' Ear Rings to show off some fab 'tabs'. 5. Boots, with kick-arse tunes for the well-heeled rock-chick.  Other Foot Notes ============ What happens if a high-tech Air-Guitar T-shirt gets put on the wrong wash-programme? Will they go out of tune? Will the Deep Purple riff T-shirt come out playing A Whiter Shade of Pale? See My Air-Guitar Gently Weep.....  |
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Post by Alison on Nov 14, 2006 21:43:26 GMT
2. The guitar-bra, some complicated hooks but always uplifting. (Ideal for air-guitar during support acts) Groan!!!! |
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Post by Boatman on Nov 15, 2006 19:58:55 GMT
Musical Codpieces great for early Marillion pieces.... (or should that be Pisces?) ;D
No rocker will come to an air-guitar party without being "armed" with one of these hi tech T-shirts....
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Post by Boatman on Nov 16, 2006 20:36:05 GMT
I wonder if they will have boxer shorts that have riffs from Ballroom Blitz? |
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Post by Boatman on Nov 17, 2006 21:10:39 GMT
Thought Shaggy, Lee and Nick would have contributed to this thread! |
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Post by shaggy on Nov 18, 2006 11:53:26 GMT
nah I'm too busy laughing at Boatman's comments - he seems to be doing a fine job on his own without the musings of Nick, Lee and me. I cant compete against comic genius.
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Post by Boatman on Nov 18, 2006 16:26:10 GMT
Mmmmh, sounds like you are too busy with your air-guitar to help out here Shaggy! [glow=red,2,300]The Musical Men-Swear range [/glow][glow=red,2,300] (menswear surely?)[/glow] [glow=red,2,300]Juke Boxer-Shorts[/glow] You can now improvise some bum notes! This item would need to be larger than normal to stack all the sensitive tackle and trunking in. ;D Real-men swear - by it. So will fcuk stock it? Austrailian down-under editions have a Didgeridoo feature. Always adjust equipment before entering the room to avoid feeling like you have"amps" in your pants) (Ladies may ask: "Are you pleased to see me or is that a volume-control knob in your trousers?") [glow=red,2,300]Other items for the lady-air-guitar-rockers:[/glow] The midi-skirt-range with some flashy buttons. (Causes male hearts to sound like Cozy Powell work-outs) [glow=red,2,300]Air-Guitar Eye-Brow Plectrums[/glow] Yes ladies, you can now pluck your eyebrows to your fave rock-ballad in style, before going out to gigs. (For use with short rock ballads only)  [glow=red,2,300]Hi-fi heel shoes[/glow] Comes with a free set of nylons perfect to sustain harmonic interest in your air-guitar poses. For best effects, wax legs lyrically before use. Footnote: (Hertz can increase if danced in for too long) [glow=red,2,300]Rock-Chick Air-drum-kit outfit [/glow] A sound investment to beat your own drum. A 'percussioned' sound made of a 'percushioned' leather material designed for comfort and style. A rock status 'cymbal' to make you the envy of your cozy-pals, as you set the time and the pace! Your partner will be only too happy to help you get your kit off later. (They may ask, your pace or mine?) Oh and the miniature electronics mean you'll never have to ask: "Does my 'drum' look big in this?" ;D [glow=red,2,300]Push Up The Volume Bra[/glow] Under-wired for perfect stereo-dynamics, to improve your melodic profile at gigs. Available with easy to use slide up, slide down and pull off tablatures. Any budding male guitarist will be only too happy to help tune you up, turn you on and give you a couple of pointers. (ooh err....) I'll get my coat..... |
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Post by Lee on Nov 18, 2006 16:57:04 GMT
You really have way to much time on your hands mate |
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