Musical Pods

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The Musical Pods are a set of 3 consoles each loaded with a set of audio samples. By pressing buttons on the pods visitors can create their own musical compositions simply and effectively.

The Pods were developed to provide a short but exciting interactive experience for 8 to 15 years olds but have proved equally popular with all ages. Each Pod is loaded with a different musical style (Hip-Hop, House and Jazz)

and contains a backing track over which users can play short clips of bass, guitar, synth and vocals. At the same time the domes on top of the consoles will respond to the music with sound triggered lighting effects.

The House Pod includes a sound-to-light flower made out of acrylic rods which lights up in time with the music.

The Hip-Hop Pod includes a dome made of Fresnel lenses which magnify little beads that dance about in time with the music, illuminated by ultraviolet light.

The Jazz Pod contains an LCD screen inside a video sphere which shows images of the users from a set of miniature video cameras mounted in the top.

Listen to the Musical Pods (Under construction)

Musical Pod credits

Design and construction
Robert Pepperell and Dianne Harris (Stem)

Custom Electronics
Abiku Designs Ltd.

Musical contribution
DJ Vadim. Ninja Tune

Additional assistance
Rufus Wilkes

Artefice Design

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Location: Play Zone, Millennium Dome, London, U.K.

From January 1st 2000 to December 31st 2000.

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The House Pod includes a sound-to-light flower made out of acrylic rods which lights up in time with the music.	The Hip-Hop Pod includes a dome made of Fresnel lenses which magnify little beads that dance about in time with the music, illuminated by ultraviolet light.	The Jazz Pod contains an LCD screen inside a video sphere which shows images of the users from a set of miniature video cameras mounted in the top.