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"What is apparent is that the Cube is a highly advanced communications device that responds positively to the presence of humans and interacts accordingly.
By acting as a central hub it seems to allow us to direct our thoughts, collect and share ideas, transcend language and interconnect musically in ways previously not possible. We’re still in the early stages of research but it seems our destinies have somehow become interlinked.
The global Contakt events are the next phase of our research. The Cube’s technology will strengthen the connection between the performers but it will to go further, bringing together the people who share and support our music, giving them the chance to interact personally with the Cube and in doing so, gain access to the Cube Network.
That’s why we’re holding these events, to create a unique, interactive environment that offers a new, closer form of communication. After
all that’s what makes us human... and if technology can increase that, we should embrace it.“
Erm.Last night at the Minus afterparty in Detroit at St. Andrews Hall, Beatportal spotted Richie Hawtin hanging out by the bar.
So we grabbed the famous techno DJ and asked him about the mysterious Cube, which he and Minus crew are promoting as a new club concept.
Here’s what Richie Hawtin had to say about The Cube.
Richie Hawtin at St. Andrews, Detroit
What is The Cube?
“It’s an interactive cube structure covered by LEDs that recognizes people who’ve signed up for Contakt membership.
“If you join Contakt as a member you get a special card which is embedded with a microchip.
“The Cube can detect when a member is in the club.
“It also broadcasts messages via bluetooth and LAN.
“So when you come to a Contakt event, anyone who has their bluetooth turned on will receive a message.
“Anyone who has LAN connectivity on their mobile will also receive a message.
When Richie Hawtin played, The Cube changed colour
“Sometimes that message might contain a picture, or music.â€
How do you and the rest of the Minus artists interact with The Cube?
“From the DJ booth or stage, we can trigger The Cube into various states.
“Usually it’s blue and white, but I can make it turn red or green when I play.
“We can control its intensity and more.â€
Who built The Cube?
“A team of about six of us built it. I came up with the idea, and then we worked with lighting experts and technicians to build it.â€