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TheBlueNote · November 7th, 2009, 12:20 PM

Me being the boring person I am was reading Wikipedia articles yesterday, and I saw that the saxophone was invented in 1841. While that was over 150 years ago, it doesn't really seem that long in the grand scheme of things. Now the sax is a pretty popular instrument. So my question is this: is there a newly invented instrument that may not be popular now, but will be mainstream in the future?

jkingma · November 7th, 2009, 12:21 PM

A "Godzilla Size" Tele...

Lerb21 · November 7th, 2009, 12:23 PM

Banjo

Joe-Bob · November 7th, 2009, 12:28 PM

It will be No Instrument.

Everything has been repeatedly sampled at high resolution. Pesky musicians and their pesky salaries and royalties will soon no longer be necessary. Computers will be able to "assemble" anything the operators want.

Lerb21 · November 7th, 2009, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe-Bob

It will be No Instrument.

Everything has been repeatedly sampled at high resolution. Pesky musicians and their pesky salaries and royalties will soon no longer be necessary. Computers will be able to "assemble" anything the operators want.

Well that's depressing.

skeksis · November 7th, 2009, 12:53 PM

Nintendo Gameboy (hacked):

brokenjoe · November 7th, 2009, 12:54 PM

It's already here. You're using yours to read this.......

Dan German · November 7th, 2009, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brokenjoe

It's already here. You're using yours to read this.......

Well played, sir. Well played. But depressing for a curmudgeon like me.

walpow · November 7th, 2009, 01:23 PM

Glissentar! (I just bought a used one.)

bingy · November 7th, 2009, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walpow

Glissentar! (I just bought a used one.)

I almost didn't scroll all the way down...
My first time seeing this...
Cool?

Miopic Chitlin · November 7th, 2009, 01:34 PM

[quote=skeksis;2122848]Nintendo Gameboy (hacked):

Does that thing come in swamp ash with a nice sunburst finish?

BoogerRooger · November 7th, 2009, 01:53 PM

Sousaphone. Have you seen the size of those things?

P Thought · November 7th, 2009, 02:00 PM

Electric flugelhorn.

Joe-Bob · November 7th, 2009, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lerb21

Well that's depressing.

Get used to it. Sorry.

tiktok · November 7th, 2009, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brokenjoe

It's already here. You're using yours to read this.......

That's not an instrument, that's a tool for assembling audio events.

An instrument is something you "play".

DMace · November 7th, 2009, 02:14 PM

There will be no new instruments, except that the concept of 'instrument' will continue to evolve. Eventually, everything will be digital, and triggered by keys, finger/body movements or voice- though this could be a hundred years from now. The ultimate instrument will be a computer of some sort. Depressing, but inevitable.

hannigan · November 7th, 2009, 03:13 PM

Tuba oh yes , giant Tuba.

kelnet · November 7th, 2009, 03:30 PM

How about a neural interface between the human brain and some kind of synthesizer technology so that any rhythm, melody, tone, or texture that we "hear" in our head can be instantly reproduced as sound?
We all have melodies and tunes running through our heads all the time. The difficulty is in turning that into notes on a guitar or audio tracks on a computer.
Neural interface is the next big thing.

Shiro · November 7th, 2009, 03:31 PM

Obamaphone

Tdot · November 7th, 2009, 03:49 PM

The stereo acoustic of course. It was on ABC TV this past week.

Lerb21 · November 7th, 2009, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe-Bob

Get used to it. Sorry.

What being depressed?

Joe-Bob · November 7th, 2009, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lerb21

What being depressed?

No, silly.

The idea that musicians are no longer necessary because everything can be done electronically.

Lerb21 · November 7th, 2009, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe-Bob

No, silly.

The idea that musicians are no longer necessary because everything can be done electronically.

Don't worry, I had ya the first time. I figure we might as well laugh at it because we can't do anything about it.

I still don't that computers can add soul or emotion to the Midi that it may use.

Having said that, it may just be a matter of time.

Ben Harmless · November 7th, 2009, 04:36 PM

I'm just gonna go ahead and point out that when the first Moog synth hit the scene, many composers and classical musicians nearly rioted because they thought that "armatures" were going to start composing symphonies in their basements with the push of a button.

Here we are, with technology several orders of magnitude more advanced and not only were the alarmists 98% wrong, but we're still innovating in the fields of acoustic instrument building too.

Mr.Reed · November 7th, 2009, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brokenjoe

It's already here. You're using yours to read this.......

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiktok

That's not an instrument, that's a tool for assembling audio events.

An instrument is something you "play".

So not true. A computer can do things a lot of instruments can't... it also can't do things a lot of instruments can. You can also use a MIDI controller (keyboard) to control the computer, it's what my friends and I do... and I wouldn't say it's depressing at all. I think once it's left up to the mind of the computer... that's when it will be a sad day.

bowlfreshener · November 7th, 2009, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lerb21

Banjo

If thats the case, then in a few years on a Banjo forum will be complaints of this new video game:

If only they could have had the Slumdog kids do an ad for this, perhaps it would have been more successful...

tiktok · November 7th, 2009, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Reed

So not true. A computer can do things a lot of instruments can't... it also can't do things a lot of instruments can. You can also use a MIDI controller (keyboard) to control the computer, it's what my friends and I do...

Than that's not a new instrument, that's a keyboard synth. Synth's are forty years old, and pretty much tarted-up organs.

brokenjoe · November 7th, 2009, 06:00 PM

Like it or not, the computer is quickly becoming the most popular 'instrument'.

Why?

For the same reason other instruments did. Ease of use.

Why is clicking a mouse, or programming or editing a file any different than plinking notes on a keyboard?

tiktok · November 7th, 2009, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brokenjoe

Why is clicking a mouse, or programming or editing a file any different than plinking notes on a keyboard?

Because "instruments" require lots of practice to develop the co-ordination and touch to make something that sounds "musical" in real time.

Programming and editing are musical production/composition using musical tools, but the tools aren't instruments.

brokenjoe · November 7th, 2009, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiktok

Because "instruments" require lots of practice to develop the co-ordination and touch to make something that sounds "musical" in real time.

Programming and editing are musical production/composition using musical tools, but the tools aren't instruments.

We'll have to agree to disagree then. In my books, a computer is just as much of an instrument as a guitar or keyboard.

There have been musicians who have written hugely popular melodies on other instruments, who barely knew how to play them.

BuddyLee · November 7th, 2009, 06:44 PM

It's called auto-tune.

Wave of the future...

BoogerRooger · November 7th, 2009, 07:18 PM

My money's still on the sousaphone.

iansmitchell · November 7th, 2009, 07:34 PM

Vocoders shall come in their own as their use for real time modification of instrument sounds reaches mainstream popularity.
That or the Theremin.

Birdmankustomz · November 7th, 2009, 07:55 PM

Keytar...

bowlfreshener · November 7th, 2009, 08:11 PM

Pro-Tools...its what makes many bands a band these days...Forget about practicing and talent if you have Pro-Tools, cause it will fix your bad pitch and timing for you....Pro-Tools Hero.

bingy · November 7th, 2009, 08:21 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr.Reed View Post
So not true. A computer can do things a lot of instruments can't... it also can't do things a lot of instruments can. You can also use a MIDI controller (keyboard) to control the computer, it's what my friends and I do...

Than that's not a new instrument, that's a keyboard synth. Synth's are forty years old, and pretty much tarted-up organs.

Ouch!

Nick JD · November 8th, 2009, 01:07 AM

The next big instrument will arrive shortly after, or shortly before the next big music ... like it always has.

Either way, I think I've got enough music, and instruments, thanks.

DocG · November 8th, 2009, 01:41 AM

Sad to say the writing's on the wall, and it spells Ukulele.

tjalla · November 8th, 2009, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tdot

The stereo acoustic of course. It was on ABC TV this past week.

Not sure I like the headstock

StuH · November 8th, 2009, 02:33 AM

THe next big instrument will be a body suit that can act as a music controller, combining real time dance with real time music.

November 7th, 2009, 12:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
TheBlueNote TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 13	What will the next "big" instrument be? Me being the boring person I am was reading Wikipedia articles yesterday, and I saw that the saxophone was invented in 1841. While that was over 150 years ago, it doesn't really seem that long in the grand scheme of things. Now the sax is a pretty popular instrument. So my question is this: is there a newly invented instrument that may not be popular now, but will be mainstream in the future?

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November 7th, 2009, 12:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Joe-Bob Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 47 Posts: 5,533	It will be No Instrument. Everything has been repeatedly sampled at high resolution. Pesky musicians and their pesky salaries and royalties will soon no longer be necessary. Computers will be able to "assemble" anything the operators want. __________________ Why didn't the Psychic Network already know I was gonna call?

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walpow TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 25	Glissentar! (I just bought a used one.)

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BoogerRooger Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Thames Delta Age: 48 Posts: 415	Sousaphone. Have you seen the size of those things? __________________ A solid, functional piece of equipment. Like a Sten gun.

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November 7th, 2009, 02:14 PM	#16 (permalink)
DMace Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 2,998	There will be no new instruments, except that the concept of 'instrument' will continue to evolve. Eventually, everything will be digital, and triggered by keys, finger/body movements or voice- though this could be a hundred years from now. The ultimate instrument will be a computer of some sort. Depressing, but inevitable.

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hannigan Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: sno couny washington Posts: 362	Tuba oh yes , giant Tuba.

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kelnet Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Port Moody, BC Posts: 2,777	How about a neural interface between the human brain and some kind of synthesizer technology so that any rhythm, melody, tone, or texture that we "hear" in our head can be instantly reproduced as sound? We all have melodies and tunes running through our heads all the time. The difficulty is in turning that into notes on a guitar or audio tracks on a computer. Neural interface is the next big thing.

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Ben Harmless Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albany, NY US of A Posts: 4,348 13 Photos	I'm just gonna go ahead and point out that when the first Moog synth hit the scene, many composers and classical musicians nearly rioted because they thought that "armatures" were going to start composing symphonies in their basements with the push of a button. Here we are, with technology several orders of magnitude more advanced and not only were the alarmists 98% wrong, but we're still innovating in the fields of acoustic instrument building too. __________________ "I think I'll go for the life of sin, followed by the last-minute, presto-change-o, deathbed repentance." - B. Simpson "...Because we all expect the truth, we must be the best of fools." - Stiff Little Fingers

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brokenjoe Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto Age: 47 Posts: 1,592	Like it or not, the computer is quickly becoming the most popular 'instrument'. Why? For the same reason other instruments did. Ease of use. Why is clicking a mouse, or programming or editing a file any different than plinking notes on a keyboard? __________________ "Son, always eat your vegetables.... and stay away from those whole tone scales!!"

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iansmitchell Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gainesville, Florida Posts: 1,041	Vocoders shall come in their own as their use for real time modification of instrument sounds reaches mainstream popularity. That or the Theremin. __________________ ... Please do not insinuate anything sexual from that.

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bingy Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Champlain Valley,Vermont, USA Posts: 737	Quote: Originally Posted by Mr.Reed View Post So not true. A computer can do things a lot of instruments can't... it also can't do things a lot of instruments can. You can also use a MIDI controller (keyboard) to control the computer, it's what my friends and I do... Than that's not a new instrument, that's a keyboard synth. Synth's are forty years old, and pretty much tarted-up organs. Ouch!

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Nick JD Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2007 Location: North NSW, Australia Age: 37 Posts: 4,859	The next big instrument will arrive shortly after, or shortly before the next big music ... like it always has. Either way, I think I've got enough music, and instruments, thanks. __________________

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