Users can either utilize their own voices to generate and control sounds and harmonies, or the gloves can be mapped with Mi.Mu’s “Glover” software which connects to other music software like Ableton Live and Logic Pro.Įssentially, these gloves aim to blend the connection between technology and music.
LED indicator lights are paired with vibrations to provide tactile feedback, and they also have Wi-Fi connectivity.
Mi.Mu Gloves are made up of a series of sensors that recognize fingers bending and motions from the whole hands and arms. Her motivation was partly to get away from all the buttons and just gesturally do something in an intuitive way.” “For Imogen, her music that she creates in studio is very rich and layered and full of interesting sounds that she spent hours meticulously crafting and sampling,” Kelly continues, “She found that it didn’t translate well in a performance, when she had to turn a knob or a fader or push a button. Mi.Mu’s systems engineer, Kelly Snook, describes Imogen’s motivation for creating the instrument as wanting something to capture the multifaceted nature of her music. These technologically sophisticated gloves were originally designed in collaboration with English singer-songwriter, record producer, and sound engineer Imogen Heap. thank u I am over the moon!Ī post shared by Ariana Grande on at 4:28pm PST Revolutionary Technology what a dream! learning a ton & getting comfortable w my mimu gloves. “I’m on a cloud ☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️ can’t wait to use them on stage hopefully very soon”. In November of 2014, three months before the beginning of The Honeymoon Tour, Grande modelled her new eye-catching hand warmers on her Instagram, gushing about her adoration for being fitted for her own personal pair. They are, in fact, a groundbreaking wearable musical instrument designed to heighten the user’s experience. While it might look more like a fashion statement at first glance, Ariana’s on-stage gloves aren’t there to keep her warm. So, what exactly are Mi.Mu Gloves, and how have they changed the way Grande performs at her shows? Read on to find out more. She used the gloves to change the sound of her voice and produce a series of unique loops and beats without the need for background music. But why does Grande wear gloves, and what do they have to do with her music?Ĭreated in partnership with singer-songwriter Imogen Heap, hi-tech Mi.Mu Gloves were worn by Ariana Grande during her Honeymoon Tour in March of 2015. When you think of gloves and musicians, perhaps Michael Jackson first comes to mind.
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