New guitar phone interface patented by Motorola

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New guitar phone interface patented by Motorola

by Paul Miller posted Feb 28th 2006 at 5:55PM

We're bad enough at the guitar in its daunting, 6-string, fleshly version that we fear a virtual phone-based edition might truly do us in, but Motorola seems to be cooking up just such a device, at least according to some patents that have recently surfaced. We can't quite figure out how it works, seems that the keys are used for strumming, and a sort of control knob selects the chords. Luckily you can switch up your tone to a violin or banjo in hopes of confusing your pals into thinking you're rocking out. It'll be our little secret.

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kevin @ Feb 28th 2006 6:22PM

i think its just an interface for composing ringtones or something... *shrug*

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bakatron @ Mar 1st 2006 12:27AM

the perfect replacement for everyones air guitar.

is motorolla trying to turn into the next apple and nintendo?

cant wait for this baby to hit the streets.

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metalbass @ Mar 1st 2006 11:42PM

I have been using my Pocket Pc Phone
as a hybrid studio. Look for more
music related phones and appliances like a Bass
and Drum model...

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