Source Audio LLC, a new technology enterprise founded by former executives of Analog Devices, Inc. have introducted Hot Hand, a new guitar effect that translates body movement into sound. It uses a motion controller which fits onto your finger and gives you more control over your guitar playing.

The Hot Hand motion controller is connected to an interface console with a variety of wah type effects. The idea is to change the way guitar players use effects without using traditional pedal effects. In effect, the movement of the hand becomes the expression pedal, moving the Hot Hand on your finger manipulates the effects. Pretty cool idea.

Modern Guitars Magazine had this to say about the Hot Hand:

"Featuring an attractive and accessible user interface, Hot Hand™ gives guitarists control over the frequency of the wah and the sensitivity of the effects, allowing players to create signature sounds uniquely their own.

For greater flexibility, other effects chains can be controlled through Hot Hand™ for more creative possibilities, and an expression pedal can be input to override the device if desired.

Sounds in addition to the factory presets can be easily programmed and configured and a control allows Hot Hand™ to be calibrated to specific users in terms of range, motion, and speed of responsiveness. A Motion knob can be used to invert the axis of the controller up and down."

You can read the full Hot Hand article at Modern Guitars Magazine.

The Hot Hand goes for around $299 and will be available in early 2006.

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