Ladies and Gentlemen Introducing the Teenage Engineering Choir

Teenage Engineering Choir: Musical Wooden Dolls

What you see are eight wooden dolls, made to serenade you with a repertoire of choral classics as well as perform your own original compositions through midi over BLE (Bluetooth LE). Each member has their own characteristic vocal range. individually one can sing a dynamic solo, and together they perform an immersive Acappella concert. the choir is inspired by the original absolute choir, our very first project.

Behind the curtain.

The pre-programmed repertoire of classic songs has been created and performed using an algorithm based on counterpoint melody, a compositional technique that refers to the independent but complementary relationship between two or more lines of melody played at the same time. (applause).

Tap, Tilt or Smack.

To get the choir started, they need a helping hand. a sensor inside the speaker module reacts to vibration and movement, so controlling the choir is a playful experience in itself. Gently tap the doll on its head or on the table to trigger play or pause, or tilt the doll left or right to decrease or increase the volume accordingly. If it gets annoying, it can handle a little smack to turn it off.

Let us present the ensemble.

Based on cultures and characters from across the world, every doll is unique, each has its own vocal tonality. While each is given its own voice type, a single doll can customize its vocal range to sing a dynamic solo performance. When more than one member of the choir is placed together, in any combination, they communicate with each other, and recognize the choral members in range, joining in a full choral experience.

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Choirs midi compatibility is where the magic really happens. conduct your choir with OP–1 field, OP–Z, or any midi keyboard with Bluetooth connectivity, or connect an ortho remote for wireless control. Connecting one doll pairs the whole choir, instantly singing the notes in your composition. As with any live performance, each set will be a one-of-a-kind experience. (standing ovation).

Miki

vocal range: tenor
Meet Miki, the tenor choir member from Japan one of 8 singing wooden dolls that make up the teenage engineering choir. made from solid beech with an internal speaker module, each doll can perform pre-composed music or be controlled by a midi keyboard, singing solo or with up to 15 of their fellow choral singers through a BLE signal.

Hatshepsut

vocal range: mezzo soprano
Meet Hatshepsut, the mezzo-soprano from Egypt one of 8 singing wooden dolls that make up the teenage engineering choir. made from solid beech with an internal speaker module, each doll can perform pre-composed music or be controlled by a midi keyboard, singing solo or with up to 15 of their fellow choral singers through a BLE signal.

Carlo

vocal range: baritone
Meet Carlo, the baritone from Italy – one of 8 singing wooden dolls that make up the teenage engineering choir. made from solid beech with an internal speaker module, each doll can perform pre-composed music or be controlled by a midi keyboard, singing solo or with up to 15 of their fellow choral singers through a BLE signal.

Olga

vocal range: contralto
Meet Olga, the Russian contralto – one of 8 singing wooden dolls that make up the teenage engineering choir. made from solid beech with an internal speaker module, each doll can perform pre-composed music or be controlled by a midi keyboard, singing solo or with up to 15 of their fellow choral singers through a BLE signal.

Ivana

vocal range: alto
Meet Ivana, the alto choir member from the Netherlands one of 8 singing wooden dolls that make up the teenage engineering choir. made from solid beech with an internal speaker module, each doll can perform pre-composed music or be controlled by a midi keyboard, singing solo or with up to 15 of their fellow choral singers through a BLE signal.

Leila

vocal range: soprano
Meet Leila, the soprano from Palestine one of 8 singing wooden dolls that make up the teenage engineering choir. made from solid beech with an internal speaker module, each doll can perform pre-composed music or be controlled by a midi keyboard, singing solo or with up to 15 of their fellow choral singers through a BLE signal.

Gisela

vocal range: mezzo soprano
Meet Gisela, the mezzo-soprano choir member from Germany one of 8 singing wooden dolls that make up the teenage engineering choir. made from solid beech with an internal speaker module, each doll can perform pre-composed music or be controlled by a midi keyboard, singing solo or with up to 15 of their fellow choral singers through a BLE signal.

Each doll RRP AUD $449.00

More info here: https://teenage.engineering/products/choir
Teenage Engineering is distributed by Innovative Music Australia, in Australia