Step into the world of the bounciest music innovation going and check out all the new features in the Odd Ball app!
As pioneers in bouncy technology and music, ODD Ball has been rolling across the music industry since its inception in 2020. The ODD Ball made its debut as an innovative Bluetooth-powered bouncy ball, equipped with motion sensors, translating your every move into music. Fast forward to 2024, and the actual ball remains unchanged, maintaining its durability and bounciness, but the real game-changer is the updated companion app. It unlocks the full potential of the ball's motion sensors, offering a wide range of movement options to trigger various sounds. For instance, tapping the ball to control the drum track, shaking it to play percussion, moving it smoothly to generate a melody, twisting for a solo, and throwing it for effects and more.
With the ODD Ball and its companion app, music creation becomes a fun and interactive experience. It’s super easy to set up – just pair the ball with the app and choose your sound sets. If you fancy a jam session you can pair up to six balls with the app. There are 100’s of sounds available, and you can also sample your own sounds. Users can choose from different genres, record their performances, and create custom playlists. If you fancy having a go at being a DJ, then you can line up your playlist and transition between tracks by tossing the ODD Ball in the air.
This approach to music creation is entertaining and also encourages physical activity, making it an ideal tool for getting students moving. In a recent case study at a SEND School in North Tyneside, the ODD Ball was found to be an accessible resource. Using the ODD Ball helped the students play in time together and learn the elements of a drumbeat, helping them grasp various rhythmic patterns and components. This process enabled them to create their own beats, fostering a sense of agency and ownership. It also helped some of the nonverbal students communicate their musical ideas.
The ODD Ball played a crucial role in group song-writing sessions, including creating riffs and melodic ideas, selecting chords, and understanding production techniques. Using the ODD Ball, the students were more inclined to incorporate more unique sounds and 'lesser-used instruments.' The young people enjoyed trying out the pitch and effects set on the ODD Ball, such as space, freak, glitch, gravity, and warp, which in turn led them to explore more effects for their original song. The app is compatible with iPads, Androids, and iPhones.
Costs: Single ball £85, Double Ball set £166.00, Triple Ball set £230.00