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DigitAize Digital Violin

€2,096.00Price Includes
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Estimated delivery: 24th - 25th February
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5-year warranty & 30-day money-back guarantee included

5-year warranty & 30-day money-back guarantee included
You can purchase from Gear4music with complete confidence and peace of mind. All of our products are new unless stated and come with a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 5-year warranty as standard.

Once the product is delivered, you'll have 30 days to decide that you definitely want to keep it. If you decide it's not suitable, you can return it to us for an exchange or a refund, providing the product is in 'as new' condition and in its original packaging.

We do everything we can to make sure the right item reaches you in perfect condition. If your order arrives damaged, or is incorrect, let us know within 14 days of receiving it and we'll arrange for a free collection.

If your goods develop a fault within the warranty period, we'll quickly repair or replace the item for you. If the fault occurs within the first 180 days of your ownership, we'll collect the goods and deliver them back to you free of charge.

We're unable to accept returns of any custom-made items designed to work together as a unique package. Some items are only eligible for the money-back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging.

For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information page.

If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.

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Summary of returns policies and timescales

This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.

UK & Europe EU Standard Gear4music Standard Gear4music Optional
Return Period 14 days 30 days up to 180 days
Standard delivery charges refunded? Yes Yes Yes, up to 30 days
Upgraded delivery charges refunded? Standard costs only Standard costs only Standard costs only
Free collection on cancellation No No Yes, up to 30 days
Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item Yes, within 14 days Yes, within 14 days Yes, within 30 days

We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.

10 YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY SCHEME

The product price includes 5 years' warranty and 30 day money back guarantee.

However, the Gear4music extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers.

The highlights of this enhanced warranty service are:

  • Warranty is extended to 10 years from the date of delivery.
  • Our Money Back guarantee is extended from 30 days to 60 days (terms apply after 30 days)
  • Collection and delivery costs are included for the first 2 years in the event of an item becoming faulty
  • Claim 50% cash back on the cost of the policy after 10 years if it has not been used!
  • Warranty is transferable if the item is re-sold
  • Loan or replacement equipment will be provided if the product isn't repaired within 30 days
  • If an item can not be repaired, a similar alternative product or cash discount (as defined in this policy) will be offered
  • The policy can be cancelled within 30 days, and at any time after that for a pro-rata discount

Please note that this extended warranty is currently only available on products sold within the UK, EU or EEA, and is subject to the terms and conditions as detailed on the extended warranty certificate provided.

For customers in outlying areas of the country, the price of the Extended Warranty may be marginally higher, due to the potential for higher collection and redelivery transport costs.

This enhanced warranty is in addition to the standard Gear4music and manufacturer warranty policies, and the Gear4music terms and conditions of trade. No statement or condition of sale contained within these terms affects or restricts your statutory rights as defined under the Consumer Contracts Regulation 2014.

Key Features

  • World's first wireless MIDI violin
  • Revolutionary sensor design that covers fingerboard - super accurate note tracking
  • Easy connection to the free mobile app
  • DAW compatibility enables an almost limitless expansion of functionality

DigitAize Digital Violin Overview

The world's first Bluetooth MIDI violin is here. The DigitAize Digital Violin is a brand new product that revolutionises how violinists interact with their instrument. The thin sensor layer on the fingerboard detects where your fingers are and transmits that as MIDI notes. This is so much more than just an electric violin!


This instrument will be simple to use for anyone with some experience using MIDI and electronic instruments. Either connect to the app for instant use and functionality, or connect to your computer and DAW for the maximum level of control. Control anything that works with MIDI effortlessly and intuitively.

Product Ref: 214700

Full Description

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Real acoustic violin

The DigitAize uses an enhanced violin from Stentor, one of the most popular violin makers around today. This collaboration ensures that you will have all the benefits of DigitAize’s digital features, whilst also being able to take full advantage of the high-quality craftsmanship from Stentor.

The violin features a carved spruce front with a maple back, sides and neck. The carved construction is indicative of a high quality instrument – you will not be compromising on the quality of the acoustics with the DigitAize. The fingerboard is made of ebony, another feature on good quality violins, and is fitted with the DigitAize integrated unit and sensor.

Natural approach

The great thing about the enhanced acoustic design is that the integration is natural and accessible to musicians who are used to playing the violin. Simply fingering the notes can start producing sounds. This is second nature to you if you’re a violinist, making it an intuitive way to play MIDI notes into your phone or computer.

DigitAize also has a microphone built into the unit. This has the bonus of being able to record and amplify the violin’s acoustic tone, but the really exciting feature here is using the bow. The microphone is able to detect the volume of your bowing and then translate this to the MIDI data.

This will enable you to not only naturally perform the fingering, but also gives you a natural level of control over the attack and volume of the notes with the bow. The integration of the bow to DigitAize’s sensors really sets this instrument on another level to comparable products.

Your performance can be further captured and integrated using the inbuilt motion sensors. You can track your movement on three different axis - making your movements while playing a part of the music. These movements are output as MIDI CC messages, making them ideal for controlling parameters like filters.

Works with most platforms

DigitAize is designed to be accessible to anyone. The DigitAize app offers the simplest set up, once paired with your phone, then the app can be used to play many different synth sounds or other instrument sounds.

If you are more used to working in a DAW, then the VST plugin will enable you to connect your DigitAize to your DAW and use it to control MIDI instruments. This opens up a limitless world of possibilities, as any VST instruments you have in your plugin library can now be played with DigitAize. If your DAW allows for MIDI control of other parameters, such as in Ableton Live, then your DigitAize can become a physical controller for your DAW itself.

Wide uses

DigitAize is so revolutionary because of its range and scope of uses. For live performers, you can add an electronic element to your performances really easily and further enhance the live show with DigitAize's MIDI capabilities. Perhaps you can use the MIDI to control lights or live visuals to accompany your violin playing? Maybe using certain notes or strings will trigger certain parts of a backing track? The possibilities are truly limitless and with the five hour battery life and 10 metre range you will be able to be extremely flexible with this instrument.

As a MIDI controller for producers, it offers a brand new way to play MIDI synths. The violin layout, being vastly different to a keyboard or pad controller, changes how you conceive of your musical lines and can add a unique flair to your writing. Using DigitAize's capabilities as a MIDI controller can also enable you to intuitively add automation to your projects - tilting the instrument can introduce a new way of creating automation curves.

Composers who work in traditional notation software like Sibelius, Dorico or Finale will love the MIDI input features using this instrument. If you’re composing for violin or any string instrument with four strings, then being able to simply finger the notes you want and have them transcribed for you is a game-changing innovation. Many composers will know how difficult it can be to enter notes efficiently in notation software whilst also ensuring the parts are idiomatic.

If your practice is in research, then this would be a very useful tool. Especially if you are interested in augmenting acoustic or “traditional” instruments with electronics. The high data stream and large amount of control you can have over the data that is output by the sensors create a huge potential for new music researchers. Composers may like the extra dimension the digital integration affords this instrument.

Specifications

Violin specifications

  • Front: Spruce
  • Back: Maple
  • Sides: Maple
  • Neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Tuning pegs: Ebony with Parisian eye inlay
  • Tailpiece: Wittner lightweight
  • Strings: Pirastro Tonica
  • Finish: Oil varnish
  • Accessories: Rosin, bow and case included

Digital features

  • Sensors:
    • Ultra thin haptic sensor foil which covers the fingerboard
    • 3D motion sensors which detect movement on XYZ axis
  • Cable connection: Micro USB to USB type A
  • Wireless connection: Bluetooth MIDI with supplied USB dongle for computer
  • Software connection: iOS app for mobiles, Desktop app, VST Plugin

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