Can a digital instrument have a physical heart?
See the prototype guitar with the power to revolutionize digital music. The Chameleon Guitar, developed at the MIT Media Lab, is a hybrid machine that combines traditional acoustic values and digital abilities. See videos of the guitar in action, and discuss with its creator, Amit Zoran, how he is revamping the instrument’s electronics to create an even better musical experience.
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Amit Zoran, an MIT researcher, showed off his innovative project, the Chameleon Guitar. Participants enjoyed the discussion on the history of guitars in the context of how Zoran is revolutionizing the instrument and also offered feedback on the product still under development. This “wonderful” conversation also afforded several Berklee College students the opportunity to share their own views about the future of digital music.