ACPAD
The world's first electronic orchestra for acoustic guitar
Where the idea came from
The idea for ACPAD was born in 2009, when Robin Sukroso, a Berlin musician, started experimenting by building his own devices and created a prototype that would let him perform the music he had envisioned.
In 2013, when Robin visited India for one of his concerts, his guitar and prototype were accidentally damaged — and three graduate students from IIT Bombay, Amaldev V, Deepak Malani and Avinash Iyer, came to his rescue.
What began as a repair mission led to the development of a mountable, wireless and very thin MIDI controller for the guitar.
What it does
An easily attachable controller giving access to hundreds of instruments, sound effects and loops on the guitar itself, designed for everyone from hobbyists to performing artists.
- Custom sound samples can be triggered
- Easy connectivity over a USB dongle and mini cable
- Sleek enough that it does not damp the acoustic guitar's sound
- Compatible with all digital audio workstations
Specifications
- AdhesiveSticky polymer mat
- Dimensions300 mm × 365 mm
- Thickness3.5 mm for the pad, 9 mm for the battery
- Battery life4–5 hours, rechargeable over USB
ACPAD Online
The companion web interface offers 25 presets and 200 sounds, keyboard instructions for a quick preview, and a tutorial series on YouTube.
The project was successfully funded on Kickstarter.
