Catalogue of instruments and automats build by Godfried-Willem Raes

year	name	description	remarks & links	inventory nr.
1964	Radio Receiver	AM band receiver, using a 401 coil and radio band extensions	my first radioreceiver, many more followed...		disappeared
1965	FM-station	Broadcasting station (3W) on the FM band	using vacuum tubes		confiscated
1966	Tape recorder	3 motor tape recorder with vacuum valves	based on a Colaro deck		demolished
1967	Organ	2 octave electronic organ	using integrated circuits		demolished
1968	Theremin	vacuum tube instrument	using antique tetrodes		demolished, one surviving tetrode (ca.1920).
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, 1991/1994/2012)
1969-1971	Monochords (electrified instruments)	instrument	stringed instrument, amplified	Four non-identical copies made 1969-1971 The oldest monochord was given to its main player, Wiljam Vanmarsenille as a present when he left the logos group.	Monochord 3
1969	Klopdoos (Knockbox)	instrument	wooden boxes with build-in moving coil contact microphones placed on stands	one repaired 05.2019	klopdoos
1969	Ringmodulators	analog electronic instruments	electronic modulator	many types were made over the years Model 1, using toroidal audio transformers was used for 'Epitafium', 1970. This model does no longer exist. Model 2: using balanced modulator/demodulator chips, 1979 (Built into cigar boxes) Model 3: using Analog devices multiplier chips. 19" rack, quad ringmodulator. Used for Luc Brewaeys orchestral compositions 'Due Cose' and 'Trajet'.	Model 2 Model 3: Quad ringmodulator
1969	Sequencer	using cascaded 555 chips	voltage control output	repaired 2017
1969	Timer - Buzzer	programmable for very long intervals	needs 9V battery	rev.1977
1969	Square Wave Generator	square wave generator for live electronics	3 keys with presettable pitch. Vibrato control.	used for 'Epitafium for Gamal Abdel Nasser', 1970
1970	Klavimonochord	electrified instrument	stringed instrument with keyboard (recycled piano keyboard) 4-pick-ups with mixer	1410 mm x 470 mm, h = 260 (closed) repaired 2018. In working condition.
1970	Tape head reading pen	playing tool for reading magnetized layers or sheets of prerecorded magnetic tape	needs special 2-channel preamp circuit (renovated 2019)	in working condition
1970	NAB-IEC tape head amp	studio equipment	renovated 2019 (used for refurbishing old Revox G36 taperecorders)	in working condition
1970	RIAA pick-up cardtridge amp	studio equipment		rebuild 2019
1971	Dodekadent	analog electronic instrument - 12 voltage controlled relaxation oscillators	[English notes] [Dutch notes]	12 voices, 4-channel-out.
1971	Monokord	monochord using a piezo-pickup		repaired 1976	Monochord 4
1971	Multidimensional Oscillator	analog experimental instrument using a cold cathode decatron tube		under reconstruction, 2020
1972	Klavibikord	an amplified linear small klavichord, with two strings. 4-note polyphonic.	battery operated (2 x 9V), stereophonic	repaired 05.2019
1970-72	Bellenorgel	automated signal bell and car horn automat	a simple electromechanical computer sequencer using telephone relays and electromechanical shift registers [English notes] [Dutch notes] [English text]	in working condition
1972	VCS2000	sound box instrument	hybrid: electronic and electromechanical	tiny 'harp' craclebox (remade 1978, using CMOS invertors type CD4011) music box aluminum comb gong
1972	Ritmisator	analog electronic instrument	electronic envelope modulator	12 voices, quad-out. matrix patchboard demolished	demolished in 1987 for recycling parts.
1972 (rev.1976)	Dudafoon	electroacoustic instrument / sculpture	[English notes] [Dutch notes]	in reasonable working condition
1972	Tap-Tone organ synth	electronic instrument	tap-tone generator organ tone generator transformer ring modulator	battery operated (9V)
1973	Elektronische drumkit	electronic instrument	gyrator based percussion sounds 12-channel mixer	modified 1982 to work on a computer printer port
1973-75 (rev.1988)	Beltotem	interactive sound sculpture	Bellentriptiek [English notes]
1973-75	Beltelefoon	interactive sound sculpture	Bellentriptiek [English notes]
1973	Log Drums	instrument, teponatzli	percussion: wood
1973	Elektromagnetische doos (EM-Box)	instrument for amplifying a set of ferromagnetic objects	battery operated (9V)	preamp replaced 2002 fully repaired, 05.2019	EMbox
1973	Singing Saw	bowed instrument	spring steel and wood	lost
1973	Baleinofoon	amplified instrument	piezo contact mike and preamp inside	repaired, 08.2019
1973	Styro-Mandolin	modified mandolin banjo	styrofoam soundboard	styrofoam replaced in 1998
1973-74	Duchamps Harp	mounted and amplified bicycle wheels	a collaborative project with COUM (Cosy Fanni Tutti and Genesis P.Orridge(+))	12 assemblies used for the performance, january 1974. Contact mike and preamp replaced 2002. Repaired 29.12.2020.
1974	Fork Resonators	instrument	percussion: aluminium, steel, brass	full set sold prototypes available
1974	Optorgofoon	analog electronic sculpture	electronic proximity controlled instrument	24 voices checked ok 04.2019
1974	Audio compressors	for use with ringmodulators and live electronics	buffered diode compressor circuit using AA119 diodes battery operated (2 x 9V)	4 copies build 1 repaired march 2019
1975	Fingerboards (series of many similar instruments)	electromechanical instruments	electromechanical instruments using both piezo- and electromagnetic pick-ups.		fingerboard 1
1975	Fingerboard 3	portable model	with piezo-microphone and preamplifier (battery operated, 9V)	repaired 1980 (electret mike replaced with piezo) Checked o.k.2019
1975	Amplified Springboard	electromechanical instruments	with build-in amplifier and volume control. Can feedback.	repaired 03/2014
1975	Optokraak	craclebox with optical control		to be repaired
1975	Quad preamp	20dB gain quad preamp in a tobaco can
1975	Springdriver/receiver	electromechanical with 4 piezodiscs and 4-channel preamps	used for 'Strings & Mythes' and for 'Montage'. Also used for 'Holosound' and 'Timeframes'
1975	Transformationeel Regeneratieve Synthesizer (TRS)	made to operate with viollin input (contact-miked)	VCO's, VCF's, VCA's, Pitch to voltage convertor, ringmodulator...	to be checked
1976	dB-level switch	triggers on exceeding a preset sound level	usefull as a +90dbA monitor. Needs cristal microphone Drives either a 12V bulb or a bell. Maximum load 1 A.	works, checked 09.2023 and used again for political actions against noise polution.
1976	Manipulofoon	handoperated tape playback device	two full track tape playback heads, mounted on a stand. Two channel line level audio output. repaired 09/2015	used in 'TimeFrames'
1976	Kraakdoos	electronic craclebox after an idea of Michel Waisvisz	with seven touch-pads etched on a PCB, with balanced line output connector repaired 04.2019	many copies made over the years Battery operated (9v)
1976	Kraakdoos	electronic craclebox after an idea of Michel Waisvisz	with two times six touch-pads etched on a PCB. Two voices model. repaired 03.2019	many copies made over the years used in 'Ohre' Battery operated (2 x 9V)
1976	Luisterdoos (sound stethoscope)	a small metal box with a built-in piezo contact microphone and a preamp driving headphones	made for children workshops in acoustical and environmental sound and vibration exploration	about 20 made and sold as toys Battery operated (9V)
1976	Emmertjes	Triple bucket brigade delay line modulator	19" rack mount uses analog bucket brigade memory chips in a feedback configuration with a voltage controlled clock.	studio equipment, used for BBDLSP
1977	Springbanjo	electromechanical instrument	skin, wood, spring. Amplified.
1977	Optosynth	Optically controlled kid synthesizer	repaired 03.2014
1977	Three Nuns	two battery operated portable 8-bit samplers	used in combination with old telephone handsets for my composition 'Three Nuns' for the Logos duo.
1978	Fingerbox	soundbox instrument	[English notes] [Dutch notes]	used in 'Arbeidslust'
1978	Synthelog I	portable synthesizer	Webpage Synthelog [English notes] [Dutch notes]	mains switch repaired 29.04.2019 in working condition, 2019	Synthelog I
1978	Synthelog II	portable synthesizer - 1 VCO - 1 LFO - 2 clock generators - Noise generator - Filter - sequencer - ADSR - freq. to voltage convertor - mixer - external trigger	Webpage Synthelog fully repaired/restaured 16.10.2018 90-230V ac - figure 8 power connector	in working condition, 2019	Synthelog II
1978	Synthelog III	small portable synthesizer	Of this model, we produced five copies, which were sold. Webpage Synthelog	to be checked
1979	Synthelog IV	double model synthelog portable synth.	Webpage Synthelog	to be checked
1979	Synthelog for kids	portable synthesizers	Highly simplified model. repaired 03/2014 Webpage Synthelog	checked o.k 04/2019
1979	Synthelog V	mini synth with LDR controls	Webpage Synthelog	needs repair
1979	Mini Synthelog	mini synthesizer	Of this model, ten copies have been build and sold. Webpage Synthelog
1979	Mini synthelog	with touch contacts and light dependent resistors	Webpage Synthelog	to be checked
1979	Stereo noise generator	two uncorrelated noise channels, one TTL output, in a metal cigar box.		to be checked
1979	Sirene	12 automated sirens	robot, interactive composing automat	[English text] to be checked
1979-80	Canons	five remote controlled canons for dummy explosives	(commisioned by the National Philharmonic Orchestra and the Brussels Philharmonic Society)	large welded steel construction console remote control with 24-key keyboard and safety lock	probably lost or destroyed at the Brussels Palais des Beaux Arts A complete description can be found in my book 'Logos @ 50' (2018)
1980	Singing Bicycles	turning bicycles into instruments	[English text] [Dutch text] [French notes]	one set of 24 available at Logos, one set owned by Charlie Morrow (New York), one set made in Cork, Ireland (2008).
1980	Harp processor	a transformational synth and modulator for a harp	designed and build to the order of Gyde Knebusch	sold
1980	Trigger Interface	a dual trigger interface for use with instrument pick-ups (input) and synthelog synths
1981/1989	An ear for violin, an ear for clarinet	Two analog phase locked loop based devices for 8-note polyphonic real-time pitch recognition.	each board has 8 sharp filters tuned to possible inputs from violin and clarinet.	adapted to work on the Hex-bus, 1989
1981	Quadrofonic 12-input patcher	12 inputs, 4 outputs and stereo mixdown made for real time electronic music concerts	studio equipment balanced in- and outputs, line level
1981	Kraakdoos	made for children sound workshops	using recycled printed circuit boards rechecked 03.2014	some 20 copies were produced and sold
1982	Klankspoor / Soundtrack version 1.0	tape recording / playback machine working at walking speed	webpage on the Soundtrack project
1982	Soundtracker version 2.0	tape recording / playback machine working at walking speed. Shotgun microphone mounted on the instrument.	webpage on the Soundtrack project	in working conditon 2019
1982	Triple VCO synth module	made to the order of the Royal Conservatory of Music		in working condition 2024
1981/1982	Digital Loudspeaker	audio art project using plasma speakers	Talking Flames	in working condition, 2019
1983	Holosound	sonar installation	[Dutch text] [English text] [French text]	in working condition, 2019	one copy owned by 'Klankspeeltuin', Muziekgebouw Amsterdam, one copy owned by MIM, Brussels.
1983	Ultrasonic craclebox	sonar device	needs the Holosound demodulation circuitry	checked o.k 04.2019
1983/84	Cassette Manipulofoon	manual cassette tape scratch machine		lost
1984	Logolog	a talking synthesizer	uses an 8-bit allophone generator chipset	needs repair
1984	Bow microphone	a bridge with contact microphone to amplify the bowhair vibrations		a specific preamp was designed and build in 2002.
1985	Solstice Mixers 1 - 2	made for the solstice event 21.06.1985 in the Ghent Bellfry tower
1985	Solstice Mixer 3	made for the pick-ups on the large carillon bells in the Ghent Belfry tower	comes with a set of moving coil pickup's to be attached to the bells Used for 'Tutti Tubi in Campane'	needs repair
1985	Solstice Mixer 4	made for the Hemony bells in the Belfry museum
1986	Hex 1	electroacoustic computer controlled orchestra	computer controlled miniature acoustic instruments	original version for the Epson HX20 laptop.
1987	Hex 2	digital installation, electroacoustic computer controlled orchestra	computer controlled miniature acoustic instruments	version for the Epson HX20 laptop.
1987	Toetkuip	outdoors event & instrument download wave sound	[Dutch Text] [English Text] (revised 2005)	180kg In working condition 2019
1987	Klankboot	outdoors event & instrument	[Dutch Text]	240kg Needs a Tabor boat
1987	Puls generator	a tool for research and measurement on musical robots		laboratory equipment
1988	Hex 3	digital installation, electroacoustic computer controlled orchestra	computer controlled miniature acoustic instruments	version for the Toshiba T1000 laptop.
1988	Optofmofoon	electronic instrument	uses cascaded 555 timer chips
1988	Chromatic octaves synth	12 x 8 octaves chromatic synth module		PCB used in the first version of our <So> robot. 2 copies made.
1988	Synthelog'88	computer controlled hybrid synthesizer		Open PCB board uses the HEX-bus
1983/96	Pneumafoon	orchestra/ pneumatic sound sculpture consists of 24 modules and 3 large compressors	[English] [Dutch] Complete pneumaphone catalogue and pictures on the web: click link above	ca. 2000kg
1988	Kinderversterkers	2 mengingangen, ingebouwde voeding en luidspreker 4 Watt.		14 made, 11sold 2 in working condition 1 repaired 2019
1989-1991	Construction of the Logos Tetrahedron	architectural acoustic space		seriously endangered as of 2023
1991 (V1) 2002 (V2) 2007 (V3) 2009 (V4) 2020 (V5)	Autosax	automatic robotic instrument, programmable midi implemented	programmable automatic instrument based on a C-melody saxophone taken from an old Grymonprez orchestrion).	R1
1992	Muscle-interface	computer-controller	human interface	used to amplify the sounds of a starving tree in the opera 'Rooie Niki' (Rednick)	myoelectric amplifier, can also be used to capture plant signals.
1992	Balanced I/O driver	audio-electronic studio module	made for the electronic music studio at Logos
1993	Invisible instrument	invisable instrument (digital interface) using ultrasound presented as part of Godfried-Willem Raes doctoral dissertation.	[English text]	used for 'A Book of Moves' and 'Songbook'	one copy owned by the Brussels MIM
1993	Brainwave-interface	computer-controller	human interface
1993	Virtual Jews Harp	radar controlled instrument	Virtual Jews Harp	uses microwave Gunn diodes
1994 (V1) 2012 (V2)	Polymetronome	computerized conductor	performance tool Dutch description and details	R2
1994-1995	Carrozza del Impossibilita del Unisono	open air parade construction	dutch description	parts later recycled for other projects (Le Grand Coucou)
1995 (V1)	Player Piano	Piano Vorsetzer digital automated instrument, in collaboration with Gerhard Trimpin	[Dutch only: naar betreffend hoofdstuk in kursus Experimentele Muziek] circuit details: 2116.html	R3
1995	Sonar Ranger	computerinterface	human interface	uses a Polaroid sensor at 50kHz needs repair used a.o. in 'Ping' by Joachim Brackx
1995	Egg	3-axis accelleration controller for gestural sound control.	[Het ei van Godfried]
1995	Long Guiro	1m long guiro, made to the order of Mauricio Kagel
1996	Optoson 1	optical sound camera		used for Mach'96
1996	Optoson 2	optical sound camera		used for Mach96
1996	Optoson 3	optical sound camera		used for Mach96
1996	Optoson 4	optical sound camera		used for Mach96
1997	Cloudrider Wolkenrijder	sound sculpture, robot	[bilingual article]	in working condition as of 2020
1997	Le Grand Coucou	street parade construction	uses large bellows and four organ pipes	available, in working condition
1997	Theremins	historical distance controlled instrument		new design
1997 (V1) 2005 (V2)	<Vox Humanola>	programmable automated instrument with 18th century single reed-pipes. Pneumatic 5 octaves	Equal temperament A=440Hz Programmable Barrelorgan	to the right: Vox Humanola 250 kg R4
1998 (V1) 2007 (V2)	<Piperola>	programmable automated instrument with restaured flue pipes. Pneumatic 4 octaves	Equal temperament A=440Hz Programmable Barrelorgan	to the right: Piperola 140 kg R5
1999	Circuit for 'Elektries Strijkkwartet' van Dick Raaijmakers	analog circuit: matrix mixer	interactive instrumental interface	commissioned by 'Champ d'Action' (+) sold
1999/2017	Programmable Barrelorgan	<Melauton>	a robotic Hohner melodica Equal temperament, two octaves. A= 440Hz	10 kg R6
2000/2001/ 2005	<Harma>	joined the robot orchestra in june 1th 2001. This automat can be taken outdoors, if the weather is dry.	programmable automated harmonium (reed organ) Equal temperament A=435Hz	65kg R7
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 automaton can be taken outdoors, if the weather is dry. Revised august-september 2006.	programmable automated brass angklung Equal temperament. A=440Hz	ca.250 kg. R8
2000 (V1) 2006 (V2)	ThunderWood	joined the robot orchestra in in july 2000 Some extra features added in 2002. Revised in september 2006. Features added october 2010.	programmable woodblock assembly with thundersheet, windmachine, rattle, lightning, rainmachine, bird and cricket.	ca. 110 kg R9
2000 (V1) 2006 (V2)	Springers	joined the robot orchestra 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 R10
2000 (V1) 2004 (V2)	Troms	joined the robot orchestra in in august 2000. Revized, april 2004.	programmable assembly of 7 drums , from large to small. Small cymbal added 2004.	ca. 95kg R11
2000/2001 (V1) 2007 (V2)	Rotomoton	joined the robot orchestra in may 2001. Revized 2007.	programmable assembly of 5 rototoms, from large to small	ca.250kg R12
2000/2002	Bourdonola	constructed in collaboration with Marc Maes joined the robot orchestra in 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 R13
2001	Vibi	joined the robot orchestra in 16.10.2001 minor modifications:20.01.2004	programmable automated vibraphone. Equal temperament A=442Hz	ca.95kg R14
2002	Belly	joined the robot orchestra in 20.04.2002 revised: 08.2006	programmable automated brass carillon with 34 bells.	ca.150kg R15
2002	Piezo-preamps	phantom powered with transformer balanced output		14 copies made (some quad types)	Quad piezo preamp
2002 (V1.0) 2016 (V2.0)	Flex	joined the robot orchestra in 15.01.2003. revised: 05/07-2016	two fully automated singing saws with dual bowing mechanism and flexatone like beaters.	138 kg R16
2002	Dripper	joined the robot orchestra in 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 R17
2003	Tubi	joined the robot orchestra in 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 R18
2003 / 2007	<So>	joined the robot orchestra in august 2003. Revised august 2007.	automated sousaphone, with extended microtonal possibilities.	ca. 80 kg R19
2003/ 2004	<Puff>	joined the robot orchestra in , april 2004 PIR movement sensors added in 2010.	automated quartertone puff-organ. 24-tone equal temperament A-440Hz	ca.250kg R20
1999/2005	Trump	(1999-2004) joined the robot orchestra in july 2004. Pipe renovation: 09.2005	programmable barrelorgan module (trumpet register, with exponential horn) Equal temperament. A=440Hz	160kg R21
2004/2007	<Hurdy>	joined the robot orchestra in august 2004. Revized 2007.	two stringed automated bass hurdy gurdy A=440Hz	120kg R22
2004 (V1) 2005 (V2)	<Ake>	(2003-2005) first version joined the robot orchestra in december 2004. second version august 2005	automated accordion	65kg R23
2004/2005	<Llor>	joined the robot orchestra in january 2005	stainless steel bells	220kg R24
2004/2016	<pp2>	our second and much improved player piano joined the robot orchestra in july 2005 fingers replaced 2006 revised 2016	with pedal module (joined the robot orchestra in september 2005)	45kg pedal: 35kg R25
2004/2005	<Sire>	joined the robot orchestra in 18.05.2005	24 programmable sirens (suspended or setup up in line, or spacial as 3 separate modules of 8 sirens each)	35kg R26
2005	Nail violin	finished 04.2005	made for Moniek Darge. Circular shape, hardened steel nails.	1kg	stolen, 2006.
2005	<la Vacca>	joined the robot orchestra on 12.06.2005	48 automated cowbells	150kg R27
2005-2006	<Krum>	joined the robot orchestra in february 2006	an automated Krummhorn organ register, 56 pipes. Equal temperament, A=440Hz Notes 36-91	120kg R28
2004/2006	<Psch>	joined the robot orchestra in february 2006	an automated collection of vibrating stainless steel sheets	9kg R29
2006	<Snar>	joined the robot orchestra in may 2006	an automated full featured snare drum	12kg R30
2005/2006	<Vitello>	joined the robot orchestra in april 2006.	36 automated cowbells	93 kg R31
2005/2010	<Bono>	joined the robot orchestra in december 2008 revized 2010	an automated rotary valve trombone equal temperament A=440Hz, with microtonal possibilities.	35kg R32
2004/2008	<Qt>	A collaborative project with Hogent, department of music and drama. joined the robot orchestra in june 2008	quartertone pipe organ with closed flue pipes - 6 octaves Equal 24 tones temperament A=440Hz	226kg R33
2006/2008	<Bako>	joined the robot orchestra in february.2008	an automated bass accordion with bellows Equal temperament A=440Hz	40kg R34
2007	<Xy>	joined the robot orchestra in april 2007	an automated quartertone xylophone Equal temperament A=442Hz	65kg R35
2007	<Casta Due>	joined the robot orchestra in may 2007	an automated set of 16 castanets	9.2kg R36
2007/2010	<Simba>	joined the robot orchestra in july 2007	automated cymbals	70kg R37
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>	joined the robot orchestra in 2010	an automated aeolian cello	100kg R38
2007	<Handy One>	finished december 2007	octal pressure pad midi controller	300g
2007/2008	<Heli>	joined the robot orchestra in december 2008	an automated helicon	53 kg R39
2008/2010	<Korn>	joined the robot orchestra in december 2008 <Korn> was awarded the public prize at the ArtBot 2011 robot talent show organised by TimeLab.	an moving automated Bb cornet	8kg R40
2008	<Toypi>	joined the robot orchestra in august 2008	robotic 3 octave toy piano	10kg R41
2008/2010	<Ob>	joined the robotorchestra in 2009	automated oboe, with movement	R42
2009	<Hat>	hardware finished 31.09.2009 delivered: december 2009	hit-anything robot designed and build for Aphex Twin	94 kg R43
2009/2010	<harmO>	joined the robot orchestra in february 2010	a 9 register reed organ 6-0ctave ambitus.	115 kg R44
2009/2010	<Bomi>	joined the robot orchestra in august 2010	an automated wood-pipe organ with individual note expression control. 3-octaves	50 kg R45
2010	<ii2010>	invisible instrument, analog FM frontend	doppler sonar and radar based	2 kg
2011	<Fa>	joined the robot orchestra in may 2011 Version 1.2: october 2012	an automated bassoon with extended possibilities, including movement.	45 kg R46
2011	<Spiro>	joined the robot orchestra in august 2011	an automated spinet	60kg R47
2011/2012	<Synchrochord>	under revision now	a fretted monochord	70kg R48
2012	Unter Strom Harp	Harp with five 6 m long strings for the performance of 'Unter Strom' by Mauricio Kagel	this is not a robotic instrument. Made to the order of the Orpheus Institute	60 kg
2012	<Klar>	Operational since september 2012.	an automated alto Eb clarinet with extended possibilities including microtonality and movement.	59 kg R49
2012	Radial Blower	build for the performance of 'Unter Strom' by Mauricio Kagel	3 phase motor with controller and balanced radial blade fan Made to the order of the Orpheus Institute	8 kg
2012	Windmill	build for the performance of 'Taktil' by Mauricio Kagel	propellor with 1280mm diameter, driven with a handcrank. With wind machine, drum and canvas. Made to the order of the Orpheus Institute	120 kg
2013	<Temblo>	an automated set of twelve chinese temple blocks		32kg R50
2013	<Saf>	a safety power supply unit for the entire robot orchestra	Not an instrument in itself. 3 kW	40kg
2013	<Horny>	an automated microtonal french horn	650mmx 650mm, height 700mm	35kg R51
2013	<Asa>	an automated alto saxophone	has left-right and forward-backward movement	30 kg R52
2013 / 2016	<Whisper>	an experimental instrument using cavity resonators		25 kg R53
2014	<Rodo>	struck bronze rods with dampers and electromagnetic drive mechanism to make it sing	31 bronze tone rods	80 kg R54
2014	<Snar2>	automated snare drum	commisioned by Aphex Twin	25 kg R55
2014	<Display>	universal midi controlled 4-digit displays (two copies made)		500 g R56-R57
2014	<Hybr>	a membrane driven pipe organ	with full microtonal possibilities. Made from PVC pipe.	65 kg R58
2015	<HybrHi>	a discant for <Hybr>, membrane driven pipes	with full microtonal possibilities, made from PVC pipe.	21 kg R59
2014-2017	<Zi>	an automated plucked zither based on the Qanun. Under construction	Made on request from De Centrale.	R60
2014-2015	<Propeller 1>	small airplane propeller for the performance of Ballet Mecanique by George Antheil.	Made on request for Ictus ensemble	45 kg R61
2015	<Propeller 2>	large airplane propeller for the performance of Ballet Mecanique by George Antheil.	Made on request for Ictus ensemble	R62
2015	<Propeller 3>	large airplane propeller for the performance of Ballet Mecanique by George Antheil.	Made on request for Ictus ensemble	R63
2015	<Bello>	industrial bells for the performance of Ballet Mecanique by Georges Antheil	Made on request for Ictus ensemble	R64
2015/2019	<Balsi>: Balmec-Siren	motorized computer controlled sirens, a motorized bell and alarm horns.	Used for the performance of George Antheil's Ballet Mechanique. Part of the robot orchestra since january 2019.	R65
2015	<PVC-Project>	a mobile environment of PVC instruments	Made on request for Musica vzw. Takes ca. 20 square meters. Collaborator: Mattias Parent	sold
2015	Howling Hometrainers	12 prepared hometrainers, modelled after our singing bicycle project.	Collaborators: Laura Maes and Mattias Parent Made on request for Zonzo Company
2014-2023	<Rumo>	A large futurist automated noise maker robot	Finished end 2023.	R66
2015	<Tinti>	38 tiny high pitched bells robot with ultrasonic demodulation features		23 kg R67
2015	US-SPL meter	sound pressure level meter for ultrasound	webpage on this measurement tool	1 kg improved version made 2019
2015	Talking Flame 3	a new version of our Talking Flames project, using plasma speaker technology	Talking Flames	2 kg
2016	<Chi>	Bronze orchestral chimes with extended ultrasonic demodulation features		40 kg R68
2016	Audio Chopper	analog legacy audio chopper circuit for line level audio input signals	commisioned by the Orpheus Institute, Hipex research group.	120 g
2016	Mirrored-X	microprocessor based real time midi-invertor		60 g
2016	3-channel midi synth	16-bit 3-channel synthesizer		PCB
2016	<HybrLo>	subbass membrane driven hybrid organ	four octaves	80 kg R69
2016/2017	<Bug>	a robotic flugelhorn, with 2-axis movement and microtonality.	commisioned by LOD for the 'Helden' production with Josse De Pauw.	33 kg R70
2017	Spikes	> 200 small autonomous circuits producing acoustic spikes Solar energy powered	made for an audio art installation project by Laura Maes for Dartmouth College (USA) Sold.
2017	<Pi>	a really portable extreme high pitched electromechanical organ	3 1/2 octave ambitus.	1.7 kg w= 370 mm, d= 70 mm, h = 306 mm R71
2018	Trilplaat	an audio art project using a ripple tank for audio display	made on request for Musica and Concertgebouw Brugge	20 kg 1000 x 1000 x 250 mm Transducer redesigned 2019.
2018	<Pos>	a small automated full range pipe organ	5-octave ambitus	1200 x 2000 x 350 mm R72
2018	'Singing Fence'	a public space monument commissioned by Frederik Van Simaey	tubular bell installation Permanent installation in the city of Kortrijk.	6000 x 2013 x 30 mm
2018	<Per>	a suspended automated drumkit with small propellers	bass drum, hihat, 5 small drums, cymbals, tambourine	1500 x 70 x 35 R73
2018	<2Pi>	a serinette miniature organ with membrane driven pipes	2 1/2 octaves ambitus can operate as a stand-alone robot.	1.4 kg R74
2018	<Ribby>	under research	a ribbon string instrument	postponed: lack of subsidy
2004/2018	<Raspa>	projected for late fall 2021. Designed 11/2003	automated precision ratchet	postponed: lack of subsidy
2005/2018	<Klaks>	in preparation 2008/2021	programmable compressed air car horn organ	postponed: lack of subsidy
2019	Plus-Minus	an interactive stand-alone audio installation	uses analog electronics only (18 ringmodulators and 54 compressor circuits), three channel output. short MP3 demo Collaborators: Lara Van Wijnsberghe Laura Maes Mattias Parent Bert Vandekerckhove
2019	Ultrasonic Sound Pressure Meter	laboratory tool	frequency range: 20kHz-100kHz SPL range: 55dB SPL - 124dB SPL (ref. 20uPa) precision: 3dB webpage on this measurement tool	3 copies made. 2 sold.
2019	Piezo preamps	universal high sensitivity piezo preamp Fully configurable	1/4" jack in- and output connectors 9V battery operated	6 copies made
2019	Kybernos	a very large and sturdy force-feedback controller for musical robots	under construction	postponed due to lack of subsidy
2019	Blitze und Donner	an interactive audio installation [under consideration] [can only be realized if we get a subsidy]	using very high voltage sparks exciting strings and automated radar controlled thundersheets	postponed due to lack of subsidy
2007-2021	<RorO>	mobile pipe organ	6-octave mobile barrelorgan with registers	R75 145 kg construction delayed up to 07.2021 due to lack of subsidy. Finished july 2021.
2019	<Tubo>	aluminum tubular bells with dampers and moving resonators	Has radar sensors for stand-alone interactive operation.	R76 228 kg
2020	<Flut>	an automated flute	extended and with microtonal possibilities	R77 20kg
2020-2021	<Hunt>	an automated hunting horn	with special attention to the implementation of a weath of different tunings.	R78
2021	<Trumpeter>	an automated trumpet	made to the order of Alain Van Zeveren extended and with microtonal possibilities finished june 2021	R79 17 kg (without stand)
2021-2024	<Sper>	an automated Sperrhake spinet	finished 2024	R80
2021-2024	<Pianet>	an automated Hohner pianet	made to the order of Alain Van Zeveren finished 2024	R81
2021	<Cornalto>	an automated Eb alto saxhorn	made to the order of Alain Van Zeveren extended and with microtonal possibilities finished october 2021	20kg height: 920 mm width: 500 mm length = 380 mm R82
2021-2023	<Shak>	automated maracas	made to the order of Stef Kamil Carlens	R83
2022	<Steely>	automated small steeldrum with build-in radar interface	finished january 2022	R84
2022	<3Pi>	robotic membrane driven pipe organ, regal	finished march 2022	R85 heigth: 440 width: 340 depth: 100 weigth: ca. 4 kg
2022	<4Pi>	robotic membrane driven pipe organ, regal 5 1/2 octaves.	finished may 2022	R86 heigth: 900 mm width: 920 mm depth: 100 mm weight: 13kg
2023	<Arduino Bots>	a robotic project for schools and workshops	january-february 2023	PCB's to accomodate 3 different Arduino models (Uno, Nano and MKR)
2023	<Kazumi>	an automated kazoo playing robot Has a radar gesture sensor for autonomous operation	finished april 2023	R87
2024	<Teno>	an automated Charles Mahillon Bb tenor saxhorn.	finished march 2024	R88 heigth: 1000 mm width: 620 mm depth: 350 mm weight: 45 kg
2024	<Cemba>	an automated Italian-style Zuckermann harpsichord	made to the order of Marc Sinan finished august 2024	R89

We offer many different and spectacular full evening concert programs featuring these automated instruments alone, in different combinations, as well as in combination with musicians and dancers (Logos Robot Orchestra). Many robots and automated instruments can also be presented as an interactive audio art installation. Concert organizers, feel free to enquire!