SoundSlab
Dual resonant-surface (wood/metal) SoundSlab with 10 1/4 Jack Outputs
The SoundSlab was a commissioned bespoke instrument, original designed for creating live Foley sounds in theatre environment. Comprising of two different resonant surfaces to provide a flexible sonic palette, the SoundSlab has 10 independent 1/4 Jack outputs which are driven by a variety of different piezo elements. Essentially the SoundSlab creates a large amplified surface, upon which different Foley effects can be performed - and the responsiveness of the instrument even allows for layering of different surfaces on top of those provided.
The guts of the SoundSlab
The tautness of the surfaces can be adjusted to a certain degree using the wing-nuts which attach them to the frame adding to the sonic flexibility. Further to this the layout of the piezo element's allows for direct and physical spatialisation of sounds if each output is attached to an independent speaker.
The SoundSlab is currently on loan to the client, however I will provide video documentation upon its return.