We were challenged to create an object that runs only on energy provided by the user and/or the ambient environment. We wanted to make a musical instrument that uses energy creatively – something that would be fun to do, as well as educational. We experimented with various analog circuits and familiarized ourselves with how the power a motor generates can effect the circuit we built and Synthinetic was born.

As you spin the two motors (each controlling a different sound source) power is stored in a capacitor that powers the analog circuits. Various controls manipulate the sounds and things become interesting when the capacitor reaches its limit.
Pushing the button in the fur hole drains the circuit – surprise!