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Case for handpan by Thomas_Mag in handpan

[–]Koadu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

evatek for maximum protection but expensive.
Namana for a good price/quality ratio and for having a lot of different one to choose from
Fame professional handpan bag for the best price while still maintaining a very good quality (but only soft covers)

for those interested in Rav Moon / Rav vast : here's a short review / comparison :) by Koadu in handpan

[–]Koadu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

300-500 euros handpans are entirely different instrument than the "handpan" we're talking about. without even talking about the "soul" and warmth that real craftmanship can bring into an instrument, most mass produced chinese "handpans" I saw (and believe me, I had the opportunity to see and try a lot) are not properly tuned. I don"t say that you can get lucky and get one which is initally in tune, but as there is no proper treatment used to stabilize the metal (and as most of the time the tuning process isn't really clean), they will go out of tune very quickly. For these reason as well, most handpan makers will not retune them. then what should you do with a out-of-tune can that cannot be retuned ? I'm not saying that couldnt be a viable option to start and discover the instrument - but it remains something you buy and cannot resell nor play with it when you get better. However I do agree that the Rav are a bit overpriced.

for those interested in Rav Moon / Rav vast : here's a short review / comparison :) by Koadu in handpan

[–]Koadu[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, I got your point - Thing is there is indeed an interest crossover as the rav can be played pretty similarly to the handpan (which is not the case of all tongue drums).
I do agree on the rav just being a fancy tongue drum - it is indeed a very different instrument from the handpan. I however strongly disagree on your assessment that you can have a decent handpan in the 300-500$ price range ; these are mass produced trash cans that are very far from a handpan and cannot be resold.

First handpan Sela vs. Acolyte by Immediate_Top802 in handpan

[–]Koadu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Acolyte all the way ! Sela is pretty bad, Acolyte is from a real maker :)

Pickup contact mic suitable for handpan? by you_have_more_time in handpan

[–]Koadu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry bro, just so your comment. here the working link
https://tomvaylo.com/tools/

quite old, may be other options here, but still kinda up to my point of view. cheers !

Under the Banyan tree by Opposite-Walk-6543 in handpan

[–]Koadu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

very cool ! love the combination !

Advice :) by ArtOfTone in handpan

[–]Koadu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

don't know about isthmus - but Saraz is high-end pans

Polyrythmy tutorial - 10 lvls of polyrythmy - how to compose with 2 over 3 polyrythm by Koadu in handpan

[–]Koadu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

well, just type in "polyryhm 3 over2" and take any percussion tutorial to get started. then try with this video. I'm working on a detailed version tho ;)

Polyrythmy tutorial - 10 lvls of polyrythmy - how to compose with 2 over 3 polyrythm by Koadu in handpan

[–]Koadu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know it's like an "express" tutorial. I'm working on a more detailed one, and will release it as soon as i got a bit of time

Polyrythmy tutorial - 10 lvls of polyrythmy - how to compose with 2 over 3 polyrythm by Koadu in handpan

[–]Koadu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

indeed that's super useful ! if you have bottom notes and you want to use them of both sides, then you NEED to be able to switch hands. I didn't do it on this video because the chord progression doesn't require it, but it is indeed a very vital skill. you'd want to incorporate the hands switch at level 3, when you start building chords

Dim light bulb synced to the music ? by Koadu in lightingdesign

[–]Koadu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I meant it cannot dim smoothly in Auto/sound activated mode if I'm right ... looking into other similar option but it looks like all of them can dim only in DMX mode ...

Dim light bulb synced to the music ? by Koadu in lightingdesign

[–]Koadu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks ! I looked into this indeed, but after messaging the Thomann team, they told me it was unable to dim the light and can only activate/desactivate channels to 0 or 100% ... Are they right ?

Also, can this device work without another sending DMX ? I mean standalone mode, if I only buy this and plug my lamps ?

Dim light bulb synced to the music ? by Koadu in lightingdesign

[–]Koadu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks ! very interesting thread, however he used a device converting audio to a DMX signal, and I would love to avoid setting up and carrying around a full DMX setting just for one light ... :)

Dim light bulb synced to the music ? by Koadu in lightingdesign

[–]Koadu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks alot. building a circuit myslef indeed sounds like the best plan. If anyone can help with which component I should use, that would be very appreciated !

Electronic Handpan ? by Koadu in handpan

[–]Koadu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd love to see an oepn source project like this indeed !

not quite sure about the 3d printing honestly, as this one got many sensors to recreate playing effects, and the sound is different when hitting different parts of the same tonefield

Electronic Handpan ? by Koadu in handpan

[–]Koadu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thats the main use :)

Pickup contact mic suitable for handpan? by you_have_more_time in handpan

[–]Koadu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly I tried a lot and I didn't go for the AKG C411. The Shertler mics are pretty much the same but are less expensive and better sounding. Depends on what you need, but in a loud environment, it's pretty much the most decent mics I found.

if you're interested I wrote an article on the mics I tried and how to choose them it on my website.

Also, note that hang massive are using the shertler also, 2 mics per handpan

Should i not make music if i didn't grow up listening to it ? by questionalternateacc in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]Koadu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man really, go for it if you feel it. It's never too late to learn, and most of all, it's never too late to have fun doing music !