Dr. Mike Butera, a Belmont alumnus and adjunct instructor of sociology, was recently featured on the front page of CNN.com’s Tech section for his new instrument, the Artiphon INSTRUMENT 1. Click here to read the entire CNN story on Artiphon.
The wood-body instrument, which is hand-built in Tennessee, is powered by an iPhone and can simulate a number of different instruments. The ergonomically designed body allows for it to be held like a guitar, violin, mandolin or upright bass. It also includes a virtual fret board and strumming pad.
Speakers are built into the portable device, which is powered by a lithium ion battery. The device is compatible with most music software, including Garageband, Pro Tools and Traktor.
The instrument, Butera’s brainchild, has been in development for more than two years and will finally be released this summer. Reservations for the first wave of shipments can be made exclusively at artiphon.com.
