ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT ADAPTATIONS
Playability Toys
Bellybum Botique
4347 N. Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
http://playabilitytoys.com/laser-band-v2.0.html
The Laser Band allows children and adults with even severe physical and cognitive challenges to create, record, and experience the joy of playing music. It provides broad therapeutic opportunities while children and adults take pleasure in playing fantastic music ranging from classical to rock! Laser Band is packaged with Software Level 1, which features Song volumes 1 and 2, Simon Says, and the Shadow Beamz game.
Please be aware that the software is only compatible with Windows based PC's.
Developmental Benefits: Fine Motor Skills, Gross Motor Skills, Visual Stimulation, Visual Processing, Tactile Stimulation, Auditory Stimulation, Auditory Processing, Forearm Rotation, Hand/Eye Coordination, Social Engagement, Cognitive Development, Short-term Memory Recall, and Range of Motion Sequencing
The Magic Flute
e-mail: info@mybreathmymusic.com
Phone: ++31 (0) 105015124
https://sites.google.com/site/windcontroller/
The Magic Flute was originally designed as an adaptive musical instrument for people with little or no arm movement -- with the goal of allowing people with a wide range of disabilities the ability to perform live electronic music that can be at the highest professional quality. It is also an exciting and rewarding way for people who have limited lung function to carry out Breathing Exercises that will never become tedious to them.
MidiWing
Musicode Innovations
Taos, NM
Phone: (724) 658-2141
MidiWing is based on the Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI), a computer communication protocol. MIDI is the protocol which allows electronic musical instruments and other musical hardware to talk to each other and to computers. MIDI controllers tell a sound producing device what note to play, for how long, how loud or soft and other similar information. Instruments built around this 30-year old standard are very flexible and cost-effective. MIDI can also be transmitted over USB and MidiWing also transmits MIDI messages over USB so it can be plugged immediately into any computer to access the resources available such as sounds, music software and video software. Yes, MIDI can control more than music. Most theater lighting is now MIDI controlled and there are software programs which allow manipulation of images with MIDI signals. Therefore, MidiWing means access to anything that can be controlled with MIDI.
Quintet
Brian Dillon
Phone: +353 56 7725913
http://www.click2go.ie/products/musical-instruments/quintet/#
The Quintet is an exciting device that enables people with disabilities to play music using switches.
The Quintet is for teachers, therapists, parents and others who want to use music in an activity with children or adults. It can be used with a group of people or by a single individual. Because you do not need to be an expert in music to operate the Quintet it can be used in many situations including Classroom activities, Music Therapy workshops, Occupational Therapy sessions and much more.
Skoog
Skoogmusic Ltd, 27 Albert Street
Edinburgh EH7 5LH, Scotlan
Phone: +44 (0) 131 554 2838
Get ready to free the musician inside with the easy-to-play instrument made for everyone. The Skoog is not a typical instrument. It’s like a big band bundled into one squeezable box. Whatever your skills, abilities and musical talents, the Skoog’s user-friendly design and feature rich software are the key to your musical freedom. It’s easy to see why the Skoog has been widely adopted as an accessible instrument in schools and a tool for professional musicians worldwide. From the moment you lay eyes on the Skoog you’ll want to play it. Whether you tap it, twist it, squeeze it or shake it, the Skoog senses your touch and the software cleverly interprets your every move to make beautiful sound. Adjustable sensitivity means that you can play the Skoog intuitively with any part of your body: hands, elbows, knees or head. With Skoog, the possibilities are endless.
Soundbeam
The Soundbeam Project
Unit 3, Highbury Villas
St Michaels Hill, Bristol BS2 8BY. UK
e-mail: info@soundbeam.co.uk
Phone: +44 (0)117 923 7075
Soundbeam provides a medium through which even profoundly physically or learning impaired individuals can become expressive and communicative using music and sound. The sense of control, agency and independence which this provides can be a powerful motivator, stimulating learning and interaction in other areas. Soundbeam is identified as a key resource by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority in assisting children with learning disabilities to attain learning targets as prescribed by the National Curriculum for Music. Its success rests upon two factors: the sensitivity of the beam means that even the most unreachable or immobilized individuals can ‘play’ independently; secondly, electronic technology makes available a huge palette of possible soundworlds, releasing the player from the traditional limitations of percussion-based activity.
Virtual Music Instrument (VMI)
Julie
e-mail: julie@multimension.com
Phone: 1-647-868-4501
http://www.multimension.com/project/creating-an-interactive-training-module/
The VMI uses a web camera to detects motion, while also reflecting the user’s image on a screen. As a child moves to virtually “touch” shapes on the screen, sounds are emitted. VMI requires no special equipment; it can be installed on any Windows-based computer, using any web camera device. Designed for use by therapists and educators, it is customizable according to the preferences and needs of the child, and can be used for specific therapy or educational goals.
Yamaha WX5 and WX11
http://usa.yamaha.com/products/music-production/midi-controllers/wx5/
The Yamaha WX5 Wind MIDI Controller takes wind MIDI control to new levels of performance and playability. With precise, responsive wind and lip sensors, a choice of single-reed or recorder type mouthpieces, and a range of fingering modes, the WX5 makes expressive wind control more accessible than ever before. The WX5 gives experienced wind players a new medium and vastly expanded sonic possibilities in a familiar format, playable enough for beginners.
BIGmack Communicator
iTalk2™ Communicator
http://www.mayer-johnson.com/bigmack-communicator
http://www.mayer-johnson.com/italk2-communicator
This simple communicator has lots of uses! It’s easy to record speech, music or any sound into the BIGmack. Record a repeated phrase from a story or song for a user to play back at the right time. Ideal as a simple introduction to sound recording technology. Simply press the BIGmack to hear the sound.
AlphaSphere
e-mail: info@alphasphere.com
Phone: +44 (0) 117 370 6578
The AlphaSphere is a new musical instrument that opens up music making to a new generation of musicians. Designed for composition, production, performance and learning, each of the tactile pads are pressure sensitive and ergonomically mapped around the surface of sphere. Underlying the design is a geometric notational logic that allows the custom mappings to be created between different pads.
UDAR
Contact page: http://uda.la/postmail/postmail.html (use Google Chrome to translate)
As a college student Michinobu Uda dreamed of creating a unique musical instrument, with a lot of hard work and study he did just that. The UDAR is a scifi-esque musical device played like nothing else I’ve ever seen.
Sounds good doesn’t it? Mr. Uda uses both hands to press parts of spiral cords that wrap around either side of the device. Each turn of the cord represents a jump in 1 octave, and movement from the center of the UDAR outwards increases the pitch. It has foam on the ends so you can comfortably place your palms on each side, and also wires to help you twist your hands around the device. The UDAR uses midi output, so the instrument can be changed to whatever sound you like strings, piano, guitar etc. I know the first question you may have is, “How much does it cost?”. Unfortunately Mr. Uda currently has no plans to sell the UDAR.
Powerlink 4
601 FlagHouse Drive
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
Phone: 800-793-7900
http://www.flaghouse.com/PowerLink-4-item-32468
The new PowerLink®4 control unit allows switch users to control up to two electrical appliances with single switches. Six unique modes of control allow you to define exactly how, and for how long, appliances will be turned on. PowerLink will accept any single switch, including our Big or Jelly Beamer wireless switches. We think the new PowerLink is one of our best looking products ever, but that's not even close to the best part. How about an on-board display that lets you set the exact number of minutes or seconds of control? How about a new "Count" mode that allows for easy, precise data collection? Want more? Choose the new "Two-switch" mode for collaborative activation for safety or cooperative play.
