Designer Vlad Kreimer shared this short video demo of the first SOMA electro-acoustic instrument, DVINA
Kreimer says that the DVINA was inspired by Hindustani classical music, but that the design works for all types of music.
He notes:
“A key feature of DVINA and its sound is that there is no pickup inside. Instead, I take the electric signal DIRECTLY from the strings that vibrate in the strong magnetic field of a neodymium magnet, hidden in the neck.”
In the video below, Kreimer demonstrates using the DVINA as a CV controller:
Kreimer is currently evaluating manufacturing this instrument. He anticipates the price to be in the range of 200-500 Euros. If you are interested in learning more, you can contact him at omhohom at gmail.com.
As a student if Hindustani Classical, this is really exciting and opens up so many possibilities. Awesome work
You were literally the first person I thought of when I saw this.
Hah, what’s up buddy?
Wow this is awesome! I would totally order this and learn how to play it.
I love that sound and style of music. He’s a very nice player.
sounds great — dynamics seem remarkably equal across the entire range of the instrument.
Brilliantly Simple
Ennio Morricone would adored this for his dollars trilogy soundtrack.
Ennio Morricone would adored DVINA for dollars trilogy soundtrack.
That’s fantastic!
Your brilliance is much appreciated. I’d love to hear more performances with this instrument. Excellent!
Love it!
Where is the acoustic (electro?) pickup?
What is the shruthi drone in the background ?
many cost-effective electric violins cellos etc use a bridge pickup and sound like this yes. different body shape is neat tho and if the price is right it could be a good buy.
Lovely instrument. Great playing.
It looks like any other traditional bowed instrument.
Is this completely acoustic or is there electronics involved?
It’s always puzzling when people leave comments without reading the article.
beautiful instrument. I will get one.