TEDxBoston

Chameleon Guitar

Can a digital instrument have a physical heart?

Chameleon Guitar 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.

About TEDxBoston

What happens when a group of people rally around a radical idea and set in motion unlimited possibilities for a brighter future? A Revolution.

More than 230 years ago, ordinary citizens in Boston dreamed of a democracy and launched a revolution that changed the course of human history. That innovative spirit still thrives in our local students, educators, scientists, artists, leaders, and entrepreneurs. At TEDx Boston, we celebrate their ideas and their passion for improving the way citizens of the world learn, live, give, work, and play.

What is TEDx?

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxBoston, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxBoston event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized.