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Soundbeam

Soundbeam narrows the gap between what can be imagined and what can be achieved. Many schools and other facilities in over 25 countries are working with this thrilling way of creating and exploring sound, of composing and performing music. It is now recognised as a powerful, radical and accessible educational and creative tool.
Soundbeam is a device, which uses ultrasonic sensors to detect, at a distance of up to six metres and without physical contact, the direction, speed and distance of body movement. It translates this movement into electronic music or sound effect via connections to an electronic keyboard, sampler or sound module.

Soundbeam provides a medium through which even the most profound physically disabled or learning impaired individuals can express themselves. They are 'freed' to communicate using music and sound. The sense of control and independence, which this provides, can be a powerful motivator, stimulating learning and interaction in other areas. Its success rests upon two factors; firstly, the sensitivity of the beam means that even the most unreachable or immobile individual can 'play' independently; secondly, electronic technology makes available a huge palette of possible sound worlds, releasing the player from the traditional limitations of percussion-based activity and allowing their imagination to soar


Using specialist and adapted music technology, Soundbeam enables disabled children and adults to compose and perform their own music.