Meet Carlo, a baritone from Italy - one of 8 singing wooden dolls that make up the Teenage Engineering choir. Made from solid beechwood, with a built-in dynamic module, each doll can perform pre-composed music or be controlled by a midi keyboard, sing solo or with 15 other choir singers via ble signal.
You see eight wooden dolls created to serenade you with classical choral repertoire, as well as perform your own original compositions in midi format on ble. Each participant has their own distinctive vocal range. Individually, each can sing a dynamic solo, but together they will perform an exciting a cappella concert. The choir is based on the original absolut choir, the very first project from Teenage Engineering.
Behind the Scenes
The pre-programmed repertoire of classical songs was created and performed using an algorithm based on melodic counterpoint - a compositional method that involves independent but complementary relationships between two or more melodic lines performed simultaneously.
Tap, Tilt, or Slap
To get the choir to start singing, they need a helping hand. The sensor inside the dynamic module responds to vibration and movement, so controlling the choir itself is an exciting activity. Gently tap the doll on the head or on the table to start or pause playback, or tilt the doll left or right to respectively decrease or increase the volume. If she starts annoying you, you can lightly slap her to turn her off.
Let's Introduce Our Ensemble
Each doll, based on cultures and characters from around the world, is unique and has its own voice timbre. Although each has its type of voice, each doll can tune their vocal range to sing a dynamic solo performance. When multiple choir members are together in any combination, they communicate with each other and recognize choir members within reach, joining in a full choir experience.
What's Inside?
At the heart of each doll is a magical acoustic module that also functions as a central processor and ble transmitter and can be charged for up to 4 hours. Each doll is handmade from solid beechwood and individually polished with hard wax oil. The speaker modules inside are both removable and rechargeable.
Compatibility with midi for choirs - that's where the real magic happens. Conduct your choir with an OP–1 field, OP–Z, or any other midi keyboard with Bluetooth connectivity. or connect the ortho remote control for wireless control. Connecting one doll will pair the entire choir, instantly playing notes from your composition. as with any live performance, each performance will be unique.
Full Repertoire
Our beloved choir presents a collection of classic songs from baroque to folk:
- Ernest Ball, Dave Reed Jr. – Love me, and the world is mine
- Tom Pitts, Raymond Egan, Roy Marsh – I never knew
- Wilhelm Stenhammar – Sweden
- Theodore Morse, Henry Buck – Dear old girl
- Robert Schumann, Friedrich Rückert – Good night
- Harry Armstrong, Richard Gerard Husch – Sweet Adeline
- Trad. European – Warm-up exercise: Signore
- Al Piantadosi, Joe McCarthy – In all my dreams, I dream of you
- Trad. Israel Kolmodin – The flower time is coming
- Trad. American Folk – I’ve been working on the railroad (remaining list not translated)
In the Box:
- Synthesizer doll (Carlo);
- USB-C Charging Cable;
- Manual.
