DIY music controller uses water

Toriton Plus is a musical instrument that reacts to fingers dipped in a bowl of water.

How does it work? Lasers over the face of the deep, interrupted by ripples. Only a few inches deep, but still.

Toriton plus prototype: first look [Toriton via Makezine]

1. [Rob Beschizza]

   When it rains, it plays lounge music.

2. [David Carroll]

   Finally a practical use for chaos theory.

3. [Bobsledboy]

   I want to hear what that sounds like when it’s in the rain.