Wouter Kerstman, l'un des étudiants à l'origine du projet, raconte à propos de ce concours que les réactions ont été tellement enthousiastes qu'ils sont en train d'étudier une version commercialisable de leur invention, voir même créer une application dérivée dédiée à l'iPhone. A suivre !

Démonstration du prototype Mustick en action

Mustick au Music Ally / Midemnet New Business Showcase 2009

Description originale

Conceived from a Industrial Design TU/e project on embodied interaction, Mustick is a design that allows non-musicians to perform songs of their favourite artists. The device is exemplary of products allowing non-musicians to perform songs without the steep learning curves common in musical instruments. These designs use the expressive powers of the human body to interact with pre-recorded music in meaningful ways.

Mustick is a product proposal that enables non-musicians to perform songs to friends and family at parties and social gatherings. Mustick allows users to manipulate the playback of any song in real-time – simply by moving, shaking and swinging the device. The direct control of musical content creates a dialogue between user and music, turning the listener into a performer.

Mustick delivers instant music experiences; no need to read manuals or music scores. As soon as you grab the device, you feel a direct link with the music. Imagine grabbing the device and playing Jimi Hendrix’s guitar or conducting the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Using the expressiveness of your entire body, you can perform a personal version of your favourite songs.