Auto Hoare: an ensemble of Thwoppers

Matthew Hoare’s Auto Hoare is a ‘live-electro robot band’, comprising a set of automated musical instruments that create electronic sounds through the use of programmed mechanics.

The central instrument of the group is The Thwopper, a physical electro-drum machine that produces the central rhythm, and conducts the ensemble by providing a stable clock.

Surrounding The Thwopper are tuneable electric motors and screeching braking motors. The motors are programmed electronically to coordinate into a visually engaging mechatronic-electro-dance band.

A more detailed feature on the Auto Hoare will appear on clatterbox very, very soon. Hold tight!