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Introducing the Soundbrenner Pulse, the World's First Wearable Device for MusiciansUntil now, the wearables revolution in technology has centered mostly on health and fitness devices. Today it enters the realm of music with the Soundbrenner Pulse (News - Alert), the world's first wearable device designed specifically for musicians. Engineered in Berlin by a team of entrepreneurial musicians and designed to help musicians keep the beat and become better performers, the Soundbrenner Pulse is available now to pre-order at http://indiegogo.soundbrenner.com with special pricing of $129 USD. The retail price will be $149 USD. The first wearable device designed specifically for musicians, the Soundbrenner Pulse helps musicians feel the beat and become better performers. (Photo: Business Wire) Worn around the arm or leg, the Soundbrenner Pulse is a stylish wearable that enables musicians to feel the desired beat on their skin. Delivering subtle yet precise vibrations, the Soundbrenner Pulse features advanced technology that delivers haptic (tactile) feedback up to six times stronger than vibrational alerts commonly found in today's smartphones and smartwatches. Measuring only slightly larger than a sports watch, the Soundbrenner Pulse provides the ability for musicians performing solo or in groups to follow the beat without the intrusiveness of an audible metronome. The Bluetooth enabled wearable device can be paired with the Soundbrenner smartphone app to offer multi-player synchronization, a customizable Rhythm Coach, rhythm exercises and more. "Following the beat is fundamental to playing great music. It's difficult for beginners and even for the most accomplished musicians who are aiming to achieve perfection. When you wear the Soundbrenner Pulse against your skin, you can literally feel and internalize the beat you want to follow, and it becomes the most natural feeling in the world," said Florian Simmendinger, co-founder and CEO of Soundbrenner and a pianist. How it Works With the Soundbrenner Pulse, there are three ways that musicians can set the beat they want to keep. The first is Soundbrenner's unique BPM Tap feature (beats per minute) that enables musicians simply to tap the desired tempo onto the face of the device. This activates the capacitive touch sensor that captures he tempo while a proprietary algorithm translates the tap into haptic feedback in the form of precise vibrations. Alternatively, musicians can rotate the BPM Wheel surrounding the face of the device or use the Soundbrenner app to decrease or increase the number of beats - up to 300 BPM. Soundbrenner licenses a patented haptic driver to control an eccentric rotating mass (ERM) vibration motor that has a vibration amplitude of 6G. Compared to smartphones and smartwatches whose typical vibration motors are rated 1G to 2G and deliver long, drawn-out and weak vibrations, the Soundbrenner Pulse delivers strong, distinct and accurate vibrations that are easily felt on the skin. The Soundbrenner App In addition to being able to operate the Soundbrenner Pulse directly on the device through the BPM Tap and BPM Wheel, musicians can control it through the Soundbrenner app, which offers the following features to help musicians become better performers:
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"As a drummer, I know how challenging it can be to set the beat. In developing the Soundbrenner Pulse we set out to change music forever by creating a smart device for musicians to improve their performance and get more out of the experience of making music together," said Julian Vogels, co-founder and head of product at Soundbrenner. "Athletes have wearable fitness bands to help them improve their performance, and now we musicians have our own dedicated wearable to help improve our performance, too." Product Specs
Pricing and Availability Starting today, the Soundbrenner Pulse is available to pre-order at international crowdfunding site Indiegogo.com at http://indiegogo.soundbrenner.com. Discounts are offered for early-bird backers. The device will start shipping in November 2015 and retail for $149 USD. About Soundbrenner Limited Soundbrenner Ltd. develops technologies and consumer electronics that facilitate musical expression. Its first product, the Soundbrenner Pulse is the first wearable device designed specifically for musicians. Strapped around the arm or leg, the Soundbrenner Pulse helps musicians stay on the beat by delivering silent, precise vibrations that let them feel the desired beat on their skin; the Soundbrenner app offers tools to help musicians improve their sound. Founded in 2014 by three entrepreneurial musicians, the Berlin-based company is backed by Hong Kong-based IoT accelerator Brinc. More information is available at www.soundbrenner.com. Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: http://www.businesswire.com/multimedia/home/20150331005292/en/ |