Bolat Kanafin from Kazakhstan has developed and patented a
new type of dombyra. He spent five years creating this electronic instrument,
which is unique worldwide. Its standout feature is its ability to reproduce
sounds from multiple musical instruments simultaneously. The master named it
the «midi dombyra-synthesiser» and has already crafted three models. Now, he
aims to further diversify and enhance this new type of the popular Kazakh
instrument and promote it globally. In the future, Kanafin also plans to create
a dombyra with a touchscreen.
«With a touchscreen, the buttonless instrument can be used
like a smartphone. It will feature 32 oscillators, a converter, and 120
functions. Next year, I plan to travel to Japan to acquire additional
electronics to further enhance the dombyra. I would like to establish the
modern electronic dombyra as a Kazakh brand,» Kanafin said.
Web-editor: Гайни Жумабек
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