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soundmachine
Helix-Hörner (Helix-Horns)
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“Forms in nature
are based on fascinating mathematical principles like the Fibonacci sequence, which represents
the growth rules of plants and animals. A folded sine wave results in a form resembling natural
horns. I wondered how such a form would sound. In 1988, I began to construct mathematically
based Helix Horns. Principally, the horn is an infinite sine wave. I shaped a section of a
steel sheet into a Helix Horn."
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Technical Details
Year:
1989
The development of the sound generator for the Helix Horns took several attempts, the last and best
solution was the “Zetfon,” the sound generator for a classic ship’s horn produced by the Zöllner
Company and which was adapted for the Helix Horn.
There are eight Helix Horns in different sizes and fundamental notes, each fitted with its own
electrical pneumatic sound generator. A specially constructed MIDI-control allows each Helix Horn
to play several notes and their overtones.
Materials:
steel sheets which galvanized in a silvery sheen
Weight:
110 kg
Dimensions:
several sizes; the more slender design is 350cm [=11.5 ft.]
high, has a total length of 1200cm [=39.4 ft.]
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