EV 3
EV 3 continues my exploration of merging the embodied nuance of string performance with the flexibility of digital synthesis. Built around four independent infrared pickups and four Bela Minis communicating over UART, the instrument responds directly to the player’s physical input in real time. Its CNC-cut maple body integrates electronics and acoustics, while a mobile-based interface enables on-device programming without a laptop. The system’s FFT convolution engines, pitch-tracking, and modular synthesis pipeline allow EV 3 to move fluidly across tunings, timbres, and musical traditions, creating a hybrid expressive space for string players.