Catalogue of instruments and automats build by Godfried-Willem Raes

Catalogue chronologique des sculptures sonores, automates et instruments de musique

year	name	description	remarks & links
1968	Theremin	vacuum tube instrument
1968	Automatische Dirigent	automatic polymetric conducting device (first robot)	used and made for 'Logos 3:5', a composition by the author.		demolished. (can functionally be replaced with polymetronome, 1994)
1969	Monochords (electrified instruments)	instrument	stringed instrument
1969	Ringmodulators	analog electronic instruments	electronic modulator
1970	Klavimonochord	electrified instrument	stringed instrument with keyboard
1971	Dodekadent	analog electronic instrument - voltage controlled	[English notes] [Dutch notes]	12 voices, quad-out.
1971-72	Bellenorgel	automated signal bell and car horn automat
1972	VCS2000	sound box instrument	hybrid: electronic and electromechanical
1972	Ritmisator	analog electronic instrument	electronic modulator	12 voices, quad-out.	demolished.
1972	Dudafoon	electroacoustic instrument / sculpture	[English notes] [Dutch notes]
1973	Log Drums	instrument, teponatzli	percussion: wood
1973	Singing Saw	bowed instrument	spring steel and wood
1974	Fork Resonators	instrument	percussion: aluminium, steel, brass
1974	Optorgofoon	analog electronic sculpture	electronic proximity controlled instrument	24 voices
1975	Fingerboards (series of many similar instruments)	electromechanical instruments	electromechanical instruments
1975	Springbanjo	electromechanical instrument	skin, wood, spring
1976	Synthelog (series)	portable synthesizers	[English notes] [Dutch notes]
1977	Manipulofoon	handoperated tape playback device	two tape playback heads, mounted on a stand	used in 'TimeFrames'
1978	Fingerbox	soundbox instrument	[English notes] [Dutch notes]	used in 'Arbeidslust'
1978	Canons	remote controlled canons for dummy explosives	(commisioned by the National Philharmonic Orchestra)		probably lost or destroyed
1980	Singing Bicycles	turning bicycles into instruments	[English text] [Dutch text] [French notes]		one set available at Logos, one set owned by Charlie Morrow (New York), one set made in Cork, Ireland (2008).
1982	Hex	digital installation, electroacoustic computer controlled orchestra	computer controlled miniature acoustic instruments
1982	Digital Loudspeaker	audio art project	Talking Flames
1983	Holosound	sonar installation	[Dutch text] [English text] [French text]		one copy owned by 'Klanspeeltuin', Muziekgebouw Amsterdam, one copy owned by MIM, Brussels.
1983/84	Cassette Manipulofoon	manual cassette tape scratch machine
1987	Toetkuip	outdoors event & instrument download wave sound	[Dutch Text] [English Text] (revised 2005)	180kg
1987	Klankboot	outdoors event & instrument	[Dutch Text]	240kg
1986/96	Pneumafoon	orchestra/ sculpture	[English] [Dutch] Complete pneumaphone catalogue on the web: click link above	ca. 2000kg
1991 (V1) 2002 (V2) 2007 (V3) 2009 (V4)	Autosax	automatic robotic instrument, programmable midi implemented	programmable automatic instrument
1992	Muscle-interface	computer-controller	human interface
1993	BOM-invisible instrument	invisable instrument (digital interface) using ultrasound	[English text]		one copy owned by the Brussels MIM
1993	Brainwave-interface	computer-controller	human interface
1993	Virtual Jews Harp	radar controlled instrument	Virtual Jews Harp
1994	Polymetronome	computerized conductor	performance tool
1995 (V1)	Player Piano	digital automatic instrument, in collaboration with Trimpin	[Dutch only: naar betreffend hoofdstuk in kursus Experimentele Muziek] circuit details: 2116.html
1995	Sonar Ranger	computerinterface	human interface
1995	Egg	3-axis accelleration controller	[Het ei van Godfried]
1996	Optoson	optical sound camera
1997	Theremins	historical distance controlled instrument		new design
1997 (V1) 2005 (V2)	<Vox Humanola>	programmable automated instrument with single reed-pipes. Pneumatic 5 octaves	Equal temperament A=440Hz Programmable Barrelorgan	to the right: Vox Humanola 250kg
1998 (V1) 2007 (V2)	<Piperola>	programmable automated instrument with flue pipes. Pneumatic 4 octaves	Equal temperament A=440Hz Programmable Barrelorgan	to the right: Piperola 140kg
1999	Circuit for 'Elektries Strijkkwartet' van Dick Raaijmakers	analog circuit: matrix mixer	interactive instrumental interface	commissioned by 'Champ d'Action'
1999/2009	Programmable Barrelorgan	under construction <Melauton>	programmable modular automatic instrument Equal temperament. A= 440Hz
2000/2001/ 2005	<Harma>	finished june 1th 2001. This automat can be taken outdoors, if the weather is dry. (It runs from its own batteries)	programmable automated harmonium (reed organ) Equal temperament A=435Hz	65kg
2000	Zwiep	accelleration controller to be mounted on a flute. Based on an accelleration sensing device.		for Karin Defleyt
2000 (V1) 2006 (V2)	Klung	This automat can be taken outdoors, if the weather is dry. Revised august-september 2006.	programmable automated brass angklung Equal temperament. A=440Hz	ca.250 kg.
2000 (V1) 2006 (V2)	ThunderWood	finished in july 2000 Some extra features added in 2002. Revised in september 2006.	programmable woodblock assembly with thundersheet, windmachine, rattle, lightning, rainmachine, bird and cricket.	ca. 110 kg
2000 (V1) 2006 (V2)	Springers	finished in september 2000 Revised september 2006	programmable large spring installation (4 to 6 large tetrahedral structures, 2 small), also incorporating motor driven siren, police flashlight and shakers.	ca. 200kg
2000 (V1) 2004 (V2)	Troms	finished in august 2000. Revized, april 2004.	programmable assembly of 7 drums , from large to small. Small cymbal added 2004.	ca. 95kg
2000/2001 (V1) 2007 (V2)	Rotomoton	finished may 2001. Revized 2007.	programmable assembly of 5 rototoms, from large to small	ca.250kg
2000/2002	Bourdonola	constructed in collaboration with Marc Maes Finished august 2002. Revised 2004.	low register programmable barrelorgan. The register consists of open wooden flue pipes. Equal temperament. A=440Hz Notes 36-62	ca. 250kg
2001	Vibi	finished 16.10.2001 minor modifications:20.01.2004	programmable automated vibraphone. Equal temperament A=442Hz	ca.95kg
2002	Belly	finished 20.04.2002 revised: 08.2006	programmable automated brass carillon with 34 bells.	ca.150kg
2002/2003	Flex	finished 15.01.2003. Under revision, 2007	programmable singing saws	ca.170 kg
2002	Dripper	finished 21.10.2002, premiered at the Krakow Audio Art Festival November 2nd, 2002. Revised 03.2005.	programmable dripping machine (12 drips) Expanded to 24 drips in 2005	11 kg
2003	Tubi	finished 07.05.2003. Premiered at the M&M concert in Ghent, Logos Tetrahedron on may 8th 2003.	quartertone automated tubophone Equal 24 tone temperament. A=442Hz	ca. 85kg
2003 / 2007	<So>	Finished august 2003. Revised august 2007.	automated sousaphone, with extended microtonal possibilities.	ca. 80 kg
2003/ 2004	<Puff>	Finished, april 2004	automated quartertone puff-organ. 24-tone equal temperament A-440Hz	ca.250kg
1999/2005	Trump	(1999-2004) Finished july 2004. Pipe renovation: 09.2005	programmable barrelorgan module (trumpet register) Equal temperament. A=440Hz	160kg
2004/2007	<Hurdy>	Finished august 2004. Revized 2007.	two stringed automated bass hurdy gurdy A=440Hz	120kg
2004 (V1) 2005 (V2)	<Ake>	(2003-2005) first version finished december 2004. second version august 2005	automated accordion	65kg
2004/2005	<Llor>	finished january 2005	stainless steel bells	220kg
2004/2005	<pp2>	our second and much improved player piano finished july 2005 fingers replaced 2006	with pedal module (finished september 2005)	45kg pedal: 35kg
2004/2005	<Sire>	finished 18.05.2005	24 programmable sirens (suspended or setup up in line, or spacial as 3 separate modules of 8 sirens each)	35kg
2005	Nail violin	finished 04.2005	made for Moniek Darge. Circular shape, hardened steel nails.	1kg	stolen, 2006.
2005	<la Vacca>	finished 12.06.2005	48 automated cowbells	150kg
2005-2006	<Krum>	Finished february 2006	an automated Krummhorn organ register, 56 pipes. Equal temperament, A=440Hz Notes 36-91	120kg
2004/2006	<Psch>	Finished february 2006	an automated collection of vibrating stainless steel sheets	9kg
2006	<Snar>	finished may 2006	an automated full featured snare drum	12kg
2005/2006	<Vitello>	finished april 2006.	36 automated cowbells	93 kg
2005/2008	<Bono>	finished december 2008	an automated rotary valve trombone equal temperament A=440Hz, with microtonal possibilities.	35kg
2004/2008	<Qt>	A collaborative project with Hogent, department of music and drama. Finished june 2008	quartertone pipe organ with closed flue pipes - 6 octaves Equal 24 tones temperament A=440Hz	226kg
2006/2008	<Bako>	finished february.2008	an automated bass accordion with bellows Equal temperament A=440Hz	40kg
2007	<Xy>	finished april 2007	an automated quartertone xylophone Equal temperament A=442Hz	65kg
2007	<Casta Due>	finished may 2007	an automated set of 16 castanets	9.2kg
2007	<Simba>	finished july 2007	automated cymbals	70kg
2007	<HY1>	finished october 2007	hybrid sonar and radar sensor	2kg
2007	<Axe3>	finished november 2007	acceleration sensing devices	500g
2007	<Pir2>	finished december 2007	pyrodetecting body sensor with midi output	250g
2007/2010	<Aeio>	under construction 2007/2009	an automated aeolian cello	100kg
2007	<Handy One>	finished december 2007	octal pressure pad midi controller	300g
2007/2008	<Heli>	finished december 2008	an automated helicon	53 kg
2008	<Korn>	finished december 2008	an moving automated Bb cornet	8kg
2008	<Toypi>	finished august 2008	robotic 3 octave toy piano	10kg
2008/2009	<Ob>	finished 2009	automated oboe
2009	<Hat>	hardware finished 31.09.2009 delivered: december 2009	hit-anything robot designed and build for Aphex Twin	94 kg
2009	<harmO>	finished february 2010	a 9 register reed organ 6-0ctave ambitus.	115 kg
2009/2010	<Bomi>	under construction	an automated wood-pipe organ with individual note expression control.
2010	<ii2010>	invisible instrument, analog FM frontend	doppler sonar and radar based	2 kg
2010	<Ribby>	under research	a ribbon string instrument
2004/2008	<Raspa>	projected for late fall 2010. Designed 11/2003	automated precision ratchet
2005/2009	<Klaks>	in preparation 2008/2010	programmable compressed air car horn organ

We offer many different and spectacular full evening concert programs featuring these automats alone, in different combinations, as well as in combination with musicians and dancers (M&M orchestra). Concert organizers, feel free to enquire! Right now we are working on 'Technofaustus', a large scale music theatre composition by Godfried-Willem Raes, scored for all the robots, actors, dancers and musicians...

year	title/name		links
1971-1973	Bellenorgel	automatic instrument	[English notes] [Dutch notes] [English text]	on LP-record - IGLOO label
1975	Beltotem	interactive sculpture	[English notes]
1975	Beltelefoon	interactive sculpture	[English notes]
1979	Sirene	robot, interactive composing automat	[English text]
1997	Cloudrider Wolkenrijder	sound sculpture, robot	[bilingual article]
2000	Slag-werk	uses: Klung as well as ThunderWood , Troms and Springers	'Web Strikes Back'	although these are really programmable instruments, they can work stand alone with specific software as pieces of soundsculpture. Interactive versions and audio art installations are possible as well.