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Like all Knas instruments, the Ekdahl FAR - while a new and somewhat experimental concept - can be used for any regular musical composition and expression, but also allows for deep explorations of naturally occurring overtones within the realms of digital precision control and repeatability. The instrument is designed to perform excellently whether being in an improvisational setting, or being sequenced. All aspects of The Ekdahl FAR can be mapped to respond to any available ''control mechanisms'' (USB, MIDI, CV etc.) and emphasis has been put on configurability and modification both from a software and a hardware perspective. | Like all Knas instruments, the Ekdahl FAR - while a new and somewhat experimental concept - can be used for any regular musical composition and expression, but also allows for deep explorations of naturally occurring overtones within the realms of digital precision control and repeatability. The instrument is designed to perform excellently whether being in an improvisational setting, or being sequenced. All aspects of The Ekdahl FAR can be mapped to respond to any available ''control mechanisms'' (USB, MIDI, CV etc.) and emphasis has been put on configurability and modification both from a software and a hardware perspective. | ||
[[The Ekdahl FAR - Getting started|Getting started]] | |||
[[The Ekdahl FAR - The Control box|The Control box]] | |||
[[The Ekdahl FAR - Basic MIDI Setup|Basic MIDI Setup]] | |||
[[The Ekdahl FAR - Tuning|Tuning]] | |||
[[The Ekdahl FAR - Limits|Limits]] | |||
[[The Ekdahl FAR - Calibrations|Automatic calibrations]] | |||
[[The Ekdahl FAR - Changing the string|Changing the string]] | |||
[[The Ekdahl FAR - Bowing wheels|Bowing wheels and changing them]] | |||
[[The Ekdahl FAR - Bowing jack|The bowing jack]] | |||
[[The Ekdahl FAR - Mute|The mute]] | |||
[[The Ekdahl FAR - Hammer|The hammer]] | |||
[[The Ekdahl FAR - Pickup|The pickup]] | |||
The Configuration utility | |||
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[[The Ekdahl FAR - Configuration utility - Concept and Installation|Concept and Installation]] | |||
[[The Ekdahl FAR - Configuration utility - Overview|Overview]] | |||
[[The Ekdahl FAR - Configuration utility - Tuning tab|The ''Tuning'' tab]] | |||
[[The Ekdahl FAR - Configuration utility - Midi tab|The ''MIDI'' tab]] | |||
[[The Ekdahl FAR - Configuration utility - CV tab|The ''CV'' tab]] | |||
[[The Ekdahl FAR - Configuration utility - Advanced tab|The ''Advanced'' tab]] | |||
[[The Ekdahl FAR - Configuration utility - Statistics tab|The ''Statistics'' tab]] | |||
[[The Ekdahl FAR - Configuration utility - Software tab|The ''Software'' tab]] | |||
[[The Ekdahl FAR - Command langue|Command language]] | |||
[[The Ekdahl FAR - Command reference|Command reference]] | |||
[[The Ekdahl FAR - Specifications|Specifications]] | |||
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Revision as of 01:28, 24 January 2025
Introduction
The Ekdahl FAR is a string based electro-acoustic instrument whose main way of generating sound is by utilizing a bowing wheel that rubs against the string and by very precisely controlling the speed of the wheel, emphasizing natural overtones in the string. The bowing wheel is situated on a pivot which pushes the wheel into the string with a controllable pressure in order to affect both volume and harmonic content. To further extend the capabilities of the instrument it also has a hammer, a variable mute and a electromagnetic pickup. While the audio path on The Ekdahl FAR is entirely analog-acoustic, the internals of the instrument is a highly sophisticated network of sensors, motors and a built-in computer running a complex firmware allowing for precision control and interfacing via USB-MIDI, MIDI, CV and USB-Serial.
Like all Knas instruments, the Ekdahl FAR - while a new and somewhat experimental concept - can be used for any regular musical composition and expression, but also allows for deep explorations of naturally occurring overtones within the realms of digital precision control and repeatability. The instrument is designed to perform excellently whether being in an improvisational setting, or being sequenced. All aspects of The Ekdahl FAR can be mapped to respond to any available control mechanisms (USB, MIDI, CV etc.) and emphasis has been put on configurability and modification both from a software and a hardware perspective.
Bowing wheels and changing them
The Configuration utility