The Motion Synth: Turn Movement into Music

A project in Canberra, Australia by AUUG
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Transform your iPhone or iPod touch into an intuitive and expressive motion-controlled musical instrument
Backers: 313
Average Pledge Per Backer: $241

Funded: $75,585 of $70,000
Dates: Nov 19th -> Dec 19th (30 days)
Project By: AUUG
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Latest News

GOTYE tweets the Motion Synth!

December 18th - via: kickstarter.com
"This motion controller from AUUG has great potential for live performance!" ...was Gotye's response after checking out the Motion Synth demo videos. Thanks Gotye! https://www.facebook.com/gotye/posts/10151792404407124... (Read More)

Landmark!

December 14th - via: kickstarter.com
FUNDING THRESHOLD REACHED! You, dear backers, made it happen! Congratulations to everyone who has reached out to their networks, generated discussions, and welcomed people into the AUUG community - your efforts have been truly worthwhile. We are... (Read More)

New reward tier for a pair of Motion Synths #GreatValue!

December 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Backers! As requested, a new 'DUET' reward tier has been added for a pair of Motion Synth units -  which also includes a very nice discount! For any existing backers who would like to switch to this reward tier prior to Dec 19, simply login and... (Read More)

Help us make a final push to success!

December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, You have brought this campaign so far, and we are tantalising close to being the community that brought a new musical instrument into the world! It has been truly inspiring to see how many backers have reached out to their own networks... (Read More)

New 'acoustic' video demo (1 min)

December 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a quick update: Hot off the edit suite we wanted to get this video out to our backers first (see below). A very helpful backer suggested we do a 'violin emulation' demo with the Motion Synth. Your wish is our command! Dusk light, a steel string,... (Read More)

Success is within reach!

December 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a quick update to let you know we are working non-stop on preparations for a final push to reach the funding goal. Soon we will have a very different kind of extra demo, a new pledge tier, new photos, and new press stories lined up. Watch this... (Read More)

This Doctor’s Eldritch Music-Making iPhone Device Is Straight Out Of The Future [Kickstarter]

December 3rd - via: cultofmac.com
Yes, Joshua Young is a doctor. And yes, the strange device he built and now wields is indeed sonic. But no, it’s not a screwdriver. Instead, Joshua’s intricate alloy AUUG controller is a imaginative musical device that turns the iPhone or iPod into a unique instrument that uses accelerometer magic to bend and blend sound. (Read More)

A gift to our backers....

December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
First of all we would like to welcome all the new backers who have recently joined us from Japan: We are honored to have you with us! The great news is that the campaign is now on track to reach half its funding goal before the half-way mark in the... (Read More)

Motion Synth momentum and a 'new wave'

November 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Congratulations to our brilliant backers: you have brought this project to over 30% of its funding goal in just 9 days! We are extremely grateful and humbled by your incredible support! News and social media sites are abuzz with the Motion Synth and... (Read More)

New setup video

November 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a quick update to let you know that we have added a new 30 sec video to the Kickstarter page demonstrating how easy it is to fit your iPhone or iPod into the AUUG grip. The video also shows how quickly you can configure the AUUG app to control... (Read More)

Finally catching breath to say....awesome!!!

November 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to everyone who has backed the project already; it is thoroughly inspiring to see how many amazing musicians have already come on board! We have also been completely blessed with enthusiastic and insightful articles from some of the biggest... (Read More)

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