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 posted by Bobsledboy , May 15, 2008 8:02 AM]

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

[#2 posted by Rob Beschizza , May 15, 2008 8:53 AM]

When it rains, it plays lounge music.

[#3 posted by David Carroll , May 15, 2008 11:52 AM]

Finally a practical use for chaos theory.