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I made a Harpejji promo video!

Last month some time I was asked to make a promo video for Marcodi. After a bit of slacking I eventually got into the right mindset and out this was pooperated:
 

  
 
All of the melodic sounds are the Harpejji instrument, which is kind of like a guitar-piano hybrid.

Anyways, I think it turned out pretty good, so I wanted to share. :D
 
MP3 Download: http://www.hamsteralliance.com/music/2011/THA-harpejjipromo.mp3
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Last month some time I was asked to make a promo video for Marcodi. After a bit of slacking I eventually got into the right mindset and out this was pooperated:
 

  
 
All of the melodic sounds are the Harpejji instrument, which is kind of like a guitar-piano hybrid.

Anyways, I think it turned out pretty good, so I wanted to share. :D
 
MP3 Download: http://www.hamsteralliance.com/music/2011/THA-harpejjipromo.mp3
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that's one of the weirdest/coolest instruments I've ever seen!

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I have no idea what that thing is, but it sounds fantastic.  Amazing job, dude.

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Rock Band 4 has its new instrument. 

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 Hamst3r you're a samurai of awesomeness. 
 
Btw I wish all girls had name tags hovering by their heads so I could remember their names easily.  

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You can't just post videos of yourself making love, dude. Jesus, have some class for once.

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Haha, thanks all. :D

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I'm not gay for you, but that was hot.

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That thing is so damn cool.

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Man, I wish I had a large amount of extra money I could spend on something like that, or at least a place I could go a play with one.

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Lovin' the beard action.

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Is this new your Let's Play? HAHA! ....  
 
:'(

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I remember when you bought this :o
 
But, to be honest, I know you can do better videos than this, so I'm slightly disappointed D:
 
BTW, have you tried a daxophone?

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@extremeradical said:
" That thing is so damn cool. "
Yeah, I really like it. But how exactly did you record the sound? Does it have any kind of pickup system or was it done with external mics? 
 
Now, I just need some musical talent. Heh :/
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@Axxol said:
" I'm not gay for you, but that was hot. "
I got a boner
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 The inventor goes to my church and has been trying to get it out in the open for years. Good to see this things finally getting some attention. 

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Wow that's a cool instrument..
 
I swear I've seen a medieval version of this type of instrument before.. but I can't seem to remember the name...
 
Nice upgrade to an old technology though.. sounds awesome.
 
Great vid!

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Really great stuff, man! The sounds coming out of it are truly amazing :)

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Thanks, Duders.
@BeachThunder: Haha, I have not tried a Daxophone. That looks like a piece of geological surveying equipment - or a weapon.
 
@Jambones said:

"Yeah, I really like it. But how exactly did you record the sound?"
There's a pre-amp for the bass strings and a pre-amp for the lead strings, so you can plug both right into a PC or audio interface. Also, every string has it's own pickup and muting system, so they only sound out when they're making contact with a fret.
 
@dudeglove: I was tempted to make a beard joke in the video and call out Rudess. The Harpejji: The instrument for beards like this.
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@dudeglove said:
" Holy shit that thing costs at least 3000 dollars. ..."
That's a shame and totally dream shattering, but it does look well built and you generally get what you pay for with instruments. 
 
@Hamst3r: I don't have a lot of experience with production but it sounds very versatile, especially for a home studio. I assume the "guitars" etc, were just harpeji and a little distortion? 
 
Sometimes I feel too old (and fat fingered) to pick up an instrument again. Wah.
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I might actually save up for one of those actually.  
The thing is amazing and I play all types of instruments that are considered "weird" by the people out there who couldn't get a job anywhere else but Burger King. 

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I love your Harpejji stuff, its so awesome!
 
You should make a longer version of that song, its way good but too short. =P

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Once again fantastic video work hamster.

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That instrument if very cool. I like this song you did with it.
 
  

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I'm Hamst3r and this is my favorite instrument on the Citadel.

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Thanks! :D
 
@Jambones: Currently they've only got like 4 people on their staff, so it's a pretty small operation right now. The harpejjis are all hand-built. Kinda neat.
  
@Xeiphyer: I shall eventually. I've got a few more ideas. :)
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@rjayb89 said:
" You can't just post videos of yourself making love, dude. Jesus, have some class for once. "
Don't know if the words could be clearer. Poise Hamst3r, just think about it from time to time... 
 
So I'm assuming the instrument is electrically powered. You're simply pressing down on the strings, and the point of contact indicates the sound/pitch/tone? Can you get any melodic sounds when it's not powered?
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@Matthew:  Yup. It's basically the same as tapping on an electric guitar. Same with playing it unplugged.
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@JCTango said:
" Wow that's a cool instrument..  I swear I've seen a medieval version of this type of instrument before.. but I can't seem to remember the name...  Nice upgrade to an old technology though.. sounds awesome.  Great vid! "
It sorta seems like an upgraded combo of a Hurdy Gurdy and a Dulcimer
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@JCTango:  It's more or less a Boogie Board with guitar strings on it. The most similar prior instrument is the Starrboard from the 80's. There weren't a lot of them made.
 
Dulcimers aren't too far off though. :3

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Awesome promo brah.

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Loving the music Hamst3r, you play a mean harpejii.