Meet "Z-Machines," the three piece robot band bringing a whole new meaning to electronic music.
Z-Machines —
Meet "Z-Machines," the three piece robot band bringing a whole new meaning to electronic music.
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The band, created by engineers from the University of Tokyo, include a guitarist with 78 fingers, a drummer with 22 arms, and a keyboardist which shoots green lasers.
Crowd pleasers —
The band, created by engineers from the University of Tokyo, include a guitarist with 78 fingers, a drummer with 22 arms, and a keyboardist which shoots green lasers.
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The band is set to release a five-track EP, composed by British recording artist "Squarepusher," also known as Tom Jenkinson.
Sci-fi sound —
The band is set to release a five-track EP, composed by British recording artist "Squarepusher," also known as Tom Jenkinson.
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"Can these robots play music that is emotionally engaging?' asked Jenkinson."It's a fascinating question, and one that I've tried to explore in this project. I'll let people make up their own minds."
Heart strings? —
"Can these robots play music that is emotionally engaging?' asked Jenkinson."It's a fascinating question, and one that I've tried to explore in this project. I'll let people make up their own minds."
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The two meter tall guitarist -- called "March" -- features 12 picks, and is able to hit a note every eight milliseconds.
Fancy fingerwork —
The two meter tall guitarist -- called "March" -- features 12 picks, and is able to hit a note every eight milliseconds.
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A man plays an electric guitar to control robot guitarist 'March' during a technology fair in Tokyo. What will the future hold for electronic music?
Machine maestro —
A man plays an electric guitar to control robot guitarist 'March' during a technology fair in Tokyo. What will the future hold for electronic music?
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