[sdiy] Re:

[Ken Stone]

>    i think that the SYNTHESIZER audio applications of this technology could
>be very interesting... ["phat bass"] imagine the possibilities of being able
>to focus low frequencies that you would normally not be able to hear, i've
>done some experimentation on this using [i just completely forgot what they
>are called... essentially subwoofers w/o audio output... makes vibrations],

Mass drivers, shakers etc. I have one to put in the stool of my instrument.
The biggest problem with these is the lag - they response is somewhat slower
than that of a speaker. For recorded playback, delaying the main output
would help, but for live stuff - well, I guess you have to live with it.

>but they literally shook the room up.

I've used one against the ceiling, agains a window etc. Quite effective if
one could get rid of the rattles!

Ken
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