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Gibson's new Powertune system features advanced electronics that automatically tune the instrument.
The system begins with an additional set of pickups mounted underneath the strings that are used specifically for the tuning process. The pickups are connected to digital signal-processing electronics mounted in the guitar body's cavity. The pickups separately identify the frequency of each string. As the strings are played, the Powertune processor compares their actual frequencies with the desired notes and sends instructions--tighten the string this much, loosen the string by that much--to tuning pegs equipped with strong, tiny servo motors mounted on the back of the guitar's head.
Yamaha just came out with this new digital musical instrument called TENORI-ON. Check out this clip from youTube!:
I always enjoy seeing different ways to interface with music. Always thought the keyboard layout is so primitive; the keyboard layout was designed in the 1700's!
I'm always looking for more fluid ways to create music and this looks like a possible candidate. Has anyone see one in person (it's only sold in the UK)?
Remember when they tried this a few years back and they all started fighting like a bunch of 7 year old school girls....hope it works this time…im going.
Ok, a 12 string guitar I can comprehend, but 42 strings! I saw Pat Metheny play this live last year and it just blew me away. (If anyone has one, please create a Kompoz project!...Pat? are you there?)
Pic of the 42-String Pikasso Guitar
Short video of Pat Metheny playing the 42-String Pikasso Guitar
Gibson's new Powertune system features advanced electronics that automatically tune the instrument. 
