The subConch is a completely new musical instrument that can be played using the force of your mind alone. The instrument, a conch shaped metallic sculpture, is hung from the ceiling in three steel wires. Along with the conch comes a headset that the performer wears. The headset reads the players mind using EEG technology allowing control over pitch and audio characteristics. To gain this control the gallery visitor must sit down and follow a three minute training program. When finished the user will have complete congnitive control over pitch.

The subConch is an interactive installation currently in development by Mats J. Sivertsen. The installation will be exhibited in art galleries and used in musical performances.

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The subConch is being developed in C++ using open source technology, apart from the EEG API and headset, which is provded by Emotiv Systems. All images are 3d renderings of how the final sculpture will look.

The project has been supported by the Norwegian Arts Council.