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| The instrumental works of Ben Houston |
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Hello and welcome to my instrument works. On this page is a selection of my instrumental works. I try to update when I have new projects completed so check back often. Some of these works are available on the for sale page.
Other than being a instrument designer and builder I am a mask maker, speaker creator, sculptor, puppeteer, tailor and all around hobbyist/creative enthusiest. I would like to slow down time so i can get to all the projects.
Across this page you will see a selection of works. More details and specifics soon to come. Click images for more info.
Masks by Ben Houston.
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| Octa-hedraII |
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| Transporter unit |
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| Double bug 2 duel patchable synth in the bug series |
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| Lord Kelvin's Desktop speaker |
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| Nova-Hut |
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| Here is an example of the speakerball plus other speaker creations by me. go here for more info |
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| Omnichord |
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| Octa-Herdra |
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| omnichord commission
for fellow in NYC
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| The Moth |
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| The Micro-scape |
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Double bug |
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| talking teacher |
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| Dune Shifter |
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This piece entitled Eskimo moon landing unit is a experimental speaker for sound research. Utilizeing four two inch computer speakers in a half dodecahedron form this speaker spreads the sound out for easy listening. The unit is self powered and features a quarter inch line in, a volume knob and a on off switch as well as a power supply. |
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| This piece entitled little bit #3 is part of a series of sound crushing devices. Input sounds are crushed like boulders into fine gravel mimicing the supernatural powers of oceans and asteroid belts. This unit features a clock like switch array with 5 different stackable patches, sound envelope led, Four different knobs for volume, distortion, overdrive and filter, a touch resistor for noise and crackle. The sound is grimey, aquatic and lo-fi blood clot terrorism. Unit includes a microphone and quarter inch out. Housed in a beautiful and rugged antique case. Runs on 9v |
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