The Apprehension Engine is a one-of-a-kind electro-acoustic instrument, commissioned by film composer Mark Korven, for creating horror music.
Korven wanted a better way of getting unique sounds for his soundtracks, so he worked with luthier Tony Duggan-Smith to create what is described as ‘the spookiest instrument on Earth.”
The above video offers an introduction to The Apprehension Engine, while the video below offers a demonstration of the instrument’s sonic possibilities.
I want one!
Based on the YouTube comments, Mr. Duggan Smith may have to go into mass production.
There are so many effects applied! I believe this way we could get a similar sound with just a guitar for instance, not to mention more complex instruments
Note the reverb tank built into the instrument.
i need one of these to,any chance of open sourcing the plans.
Jurassic park intro fx ?
That thing could be the star of a horror movie!
This is so cool. The instrument is very cute.