WeJam
Enables every music lover to freely express and create through the language of music.
若言琴上有琴声，放在匣中何不鸣？若言声在指头上，何不于君指上听？
Is the essence of music creation inherent in the instrument itself, awaiting the perfect conditions to be unveiled, or does it reside within the individual, merely requiring an outlet for expression?
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Our Mission
#Create #Perform #Interact #SmartGuitarInnovation
Music is about creating experiences that everyone can be influenced by and resonate with.
WeJam wants to enable every music lover to freely express themselves and create through the language of music.
"Our mission is to transform the landscape of traditional instruments by pioneering innovative smart guitar technology. We aim to revolutionize the way musicians create, perform, and interact with their guitars, empowering them with cutting-edge features and seamless integration of digital tools."
Category
Industrial Design, UX/UI
Year&Duration
2023--14 weeks
Tools
Figma; Arduino; Adobe Ae/ Pr; Fusion 360; Solidworks; Keyshot; Appearance Model Building
Team
Boxi Liu (Industrial Design/UX Design)
Ollio Ye (UX/UI/ID Design)
Connie Zhou (UI Design)
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Highlights
"A stringless smart guitar designed for beginners to intermediate users.”
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From Day One, You're the Guitarist You Want to Be
Instant Play, Infinite Joy
Experience Effortless Guitar Playing. Set up your favorite songs on the WeJam app and play them seamlessly with the WeJam guitar's intelligent chord block system
Chord Block System℠
Every Fret is a Chord, Your Way. LED Lights Guide Your Fingers as You Play Along. No Chord Knowledge Required
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The Familiar Comfort of Tradition Plus Smart Surprises
CHORDSENSE™
With CHORDSENSE™, the guitar seamlessly integrates muscle memory recognition technology to identify the user's intended chord, eliminating the need for precise finger placement on individual frets.
Normal Guitar Mode
Traditional guitar play is also at your fingertips with the WeJam guitar, where LED lights under the fretboard guide you through chords, single notes, and riffs
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Let Your Imagination Soar in Music
Tone Transfer
With WeJam's Hum-to-Melody feature, your musical creativity knows no bounds. Express your emotions and ideas in the most personal way—through your own voice. Sing, hum, or whistle your heart out, and watch as the WeJam guitar and app effortlessly transform your melodies into playable riffs.
Playful Control
WeJam Goes Beyond Guitarists - Anyone Can Control Melodies with Ease. With features like the crank, you can effortlessly adjust the tempo of your melodies
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Enriching Emotional Expression with a Music Learning Journey.
Music as a Language
Sentence:
We consider music as a language. A melody is like a paragraph or sentence, it construct by verbs, Nouns and Adjectives.
Music:
With music language, they are riff(single notes), chord progressions and strumming pattern. Instantly, music can be deconstruct. Exploring different combination of these modules can spark infinite creativity.
Self-expression focused
For each project, the user will start by telling the app their preferred music style and mood. This will serve as the starting point for their expression.
Strumming Pattern
The journey of creating music begins with becoming familiar with a strumming pattern.
WeJam App will show users new strumming patterns that align with their desired emotion and style of expression.
Chord Learning
During Session Two, users will be able to pair a chord progression with their strumming pattern.
The WeJam app will tell them which chord to play and light up the fretboard to indicate where to place their fingers.
Riff Learning
Lastly, the music created by the user in the previous session will serve as the background music.
The WeJam System will then recommend several Solo Riffs to enrich their music.
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One Melody Sparks More
The Mysterious JAM
Jamming is like a spontaneous musical chat among musicians, creating music on the spot and expressing themselves. WeJam's music partner teaches, transforms your hums into music, plays background tunes, and jams with you for inspiration in creating melodies.
Jam Safe Zone
During a jam session, a safe zone on the fretboard will light up, allowing the user to freely explore. It’s based on music theory(i.e. pentatonic scale) and exploring within it will ensure harmony between the notes.
Jam Highlights
The entire jam session has been recorded. When playing, users can highlight certain sections by tapping the physical knob on the guitar, allowing them to come back later and listen to the creations.
One Melody Sparks More
When the user stops creating, Jammie will begin. Based on the user's creation, Jammie can make changes and create variations to inspire the user.
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WeJam
Enables every music lover to freely express and create through the language of music.
若言琴上有琴声，放在匣中何不鸣？若言声在指头上，何不于君指上听？
Is the essence of music creation inherent in the instrument itself, awaiting the perfect conditions to be unveiled, or does it reside within the individual, merely requiring an outlet for expression?
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Highlights
"A stringless smart guitar designed for beginners to intermediate users.”
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