If you have $1200 lying around, you might want to consider spending it on Yamaha's new synthesizer, Tenori-On. The device is operated by a 16x16 LED button matrix, which can be manipulated in real-time to create a number of sounds and unique visual displays. The device contains six modes -- "Score Mode," "Random Mode," "Draw Mode," "Bounce Mode," "Push Mode," and "Solo Mode."
The similarity to the Nintendo DS "game," Electroplankton, is no coincidence. The Tenori-On was designed by Toshio Iwai, who also created the unique interactive music title. In fact, watching the videos, it seems they two share quite a bit in common. "Bounce Mode," in particular, looks like it works in a similar fashion to Electroplankton's "Hanenbrow" mode (in which little creatures bounce out of the water, bouncing off of leaves to create different sounds).
Given the similarties, and the $1200 price tag, we're thinking you should just go pick up a copy of Electroplankton and send the remaining $1150 to us.
[Via BoingBoing -- Thanks, Debbey]
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9:05 AM on 12.29.2007
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In the store. Musta been used or something.
http://www.ebgames.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=919112
Lol. Awesome. Electroplankton might be fun to play.
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oh, and I knew a stoner who would play Elecktroplankton for hours.
Lol. Awesome. Electroplankton might be fun to play.
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oh, and I knew a stoner who would play Elecktroplankton for hours.
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oh, and I knew a stoner who would play Elecktroplankton for hours.
Chris Pirillo has a video of him using it. Hit the link for BoingBoing and it's there.
re Pirillo I'm sure he's a nice guy but, jesus, he loves to hear himself talk.....