IT House on November 13th, the Italian startup Artinoise launched a unique USB-C accessory Zefiro, which can turn the mobile device into a playable instrument.Zefiro looks like a USB flash drive, and can simulate various musical instruments by blowing it gently.
Artinoise is raising more than 5,300 US dollars on the Kickstarter crowdfunding platform to produce Zefiro. Early supporters can use 22 euros (IT home remarks: The current price of about 169 yuan) is reservation Zefiro. The expected retail price of this product is 42 euros, which is expected to be shipped in February 2025.In addition, there is a 39 -euro PRO version Zefiro, which increases acceleration to achieve more expressive performances.
Zefiro is not the first product of Artinoise.The company has sold a digital treble with a touch button and wireless connection function.Zefiro is a simplified version of the Artinois Re.corder instrument. The size is smaller. Remove the function and other functions of the button."
The performers "blowing strength" is transmitted to the supporting Zefiro mobile application. This application can simulate the sound of various instruments, not only limited to flutes or clarinet tube instruments.Mobile applications are suitable for iOS and Android devices, allowing users to customize the position and response of the screen button for playing notes.It also has optional background music accompaniment functions, as well as recording and sharing functions.
Zefiro can also be used as a standard MIDI hair tube, which can be connected to desktop machines and laptops, and compatible with any music software that supports MIDI standards.
The company even sells a "bracket" accessory for Zefiro, which is similar to a device for fixing piano.After connecting to the device through the USB-C extension line, the performer can use Zefiro to play other musical instruments, such as guitar or piano at the same time.
