The Cube - Contakt - Richie Hawtin (interactive visuals with Minus)

Here’s what Richie Hawtin had to say about The Cube.


Richie Hawtin at St. Andrews, Detroit
What is The Cube?

“It’s an interactive cube structure covered by LEDs that recognizes people who’ve signed up for Contakt membership.

“If you join Contakt as a member you get a special card which is embedded with a microchip.

“The Cube can detect when a member is in the club.

“It also broadcasts messages via bluetooth and LAN.

“So when you come to a Contakt event, anyone who has their bluetooth turned on will receive a message.

“Anyone who has LAN connectivity on their mobile will also receive a message.


When Richie Hawtin played, The Cube changed colour
“Sometimes that message might contain a picture, or music.”

How do you and the rest of the Minus artists interact with The Cube?

“From the DJ booth or stage, we can trigger The Cube into various states.

“Usually it’s blue and white, but I can make it turn red or green when I play.

“We can control its intensity and more.”

Who built The Cube?

“A team of about six of us built it. I came up with the idea, and then we worked with lighting experts and technicians to build it.”

Interview from beatportal.com