Ivan Miranda’s MIDI Slapophone is a Mechanical Marvel of PVC and Motors

Fans of the Blue Man Group have frequently found themselves tapping their toes to the characteristic pounding sound of their PVC pipe instruments, which are essentially just slapping pipes of varying lengths with paddles to produce these rhythmically resonating tones that fill theaters. Ivan Miranda, a Spanish maker known for his ambitious 3D-printed creations, decided [...]

Dec 16, 2025 0 3

Ivan Miranda’s MIDI Slapophone is a Mechanical Marvel of PVC and Motors

Fans of the Blue Man Group have frequently found themselves tapping their toes to the characteristic pounding sound of their PVC pipe instruments, which are essentially just slapping pipes of varying lengths with paddles to produce these rhythmically resonating tones that fill theaters. Ivan Miranda, a Spanish maker known for his ambitious 3D-printed creations, decided [...]

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