The subConch is a completely new musical instrument that can be played using the force of your mind alone. The instrument, a conch shaped metal 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 and transmits his conscious and unconscious thoughts to the conch. The conch in turn interprets these and synthesizes sound.

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.