Rafaele Andrade’s Knurl is an electroacoustic instrument exploring the boundaries of polyphonic music systems, while bringing innovative elements of interactivity, automation, sustainability and creative programming into music practice.
In this video, Andrade reflects on the process of developing Knurl and on what possibilities and features the instrument can offer.
Comprising 16 cello strings with a distinct tuning, the instrument employs sensors for its actions, dynamically remapped by the live performer. Consequently, a touch on any string can evoke specific sounds, pauses, arrangements or parameter adjustments, forging an immersive musical interaction. This empowers performers to conjure diverse sounds with a mere touch, amplifying the artist-instrument connection.
Supported by Gaudeamus, Fonds Podiumkunsten, Silbersee, Intelligent Instruments Lab and instrument inventors initiative
Videography by Flora Reznik
Sound by Rafaele Andrade
Find more about at:
rafaele-andrade.com
knurl-lab.in
