The Scrempler is an instrument for live sampling and manipulation – meant for improvisation with other musicians.

The Scrempler was designed using OpenSCAD, Inkscape, and MakerWare, using a lasercutter and 3D printer to make the parts:

lasercut plexi, triplex, 3D printed feet. Piezo microphones pick up the sound made on the top wooden plate. Sensors are home-made pressure sensors from conductive foil and foam – their data is transfered using a Sense/Stage MiniBee. Livesampling is done with SuperCollider – additional controls are currently coming from a Novation Nocturn midi controller.

Live improvisation at Oorsprong Curators’ Series - Live in Βimhuis 10-01-15 with Wouter Snoei, Jan Klug and Toktek:

The Scrempler – a first preview from Marije Baalman on Vimeo.

Performances

  • March 27, 2017, Oorsprong Curators Series, Plantage Dok, Amsterdam, NL
  • January 10, 2015, Oorsprong Curators Series, Bimhuis, Amsterdam, NL
  • November 13, 2014, MAMCS, Strasbourgh, FR
  • November 7, 2014, Landmark, Bergen, NO
  • February 17, 2014, Oorsprong Curators Series, Poortgebouw, Amsterdam, NL