Sonar
Everyday Audio Sampler
Overview
Inspiration for any artistic medium is the backbone of creation. There is an importance in our surroundings that sound engineers and producers often miss out on, being stuck inside of a studio for most of their creative process. Sonar presents an alternative workflow in the form of a pocket sized audio sampler that producers can carry anywhere. With the capability to record, splice, and store audio, Sonar gives creatives an opportunity to work within new environments and stay inspired with fresh ideas.
Collaborator
Elliot Lee
Tools
Creality Ender 3
Autodesk Fusion
Keyshot
Adobe Photoshop
Environment
Personal Project
Date
2024
Creating a simple audio recorder with an integrated mini synthesizer. The recordings on the device are stored on a removeable USB-C drive that can be plugged into external devices for easy file transfer. The recorder has three recording functions: record, pause, continue. The simplicity allows the user to focus on the sounds that they are recording, and results in a more compact and manageable form. The main body of the device can be pushed open to reveal the synthesizer pads, and though they may not have the power or capability of a full scale synthesizer, it allows the user to quickly create and save audio clips and samples for later use. The screen on the device is synced to display an audio library when the unit is closed, and a modified synthesizer DAW when opened.
After initial sketches, I created rough sketch models with MDF and PETG sheets. For second stage models I printed with PLA in full detail and scale.
Third / final stage models to come.
Product and promotion concept renders.
