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Twist/D: A radical, contemporary instrument

Based Upon's luxury designer piano - Twist / D.

Twist / D
TRAMAZITE, PATINA, BRASS, STEEL, ALUMINIUM, TIMBER, LIQUID MINERALS

 
 
 
A pink balloon in a cave on the Isle of Skye
A bespoke piano feature, a sculptural brass music stand on Based Upon's luxury designer piano - the Twist / D.
 
 
 
 

an exploration of form, function and experience

Twist/D is our first autonomous DESIGnER piano and is a tightly curated amalgamation of sculpture, experiential technical features and the touch, sound and feel of a fine grand piano. Sculpted in our signature Twist form, the instrument's surface has been enriched by a graded blue and white patina, paired with our proprietary blue Tramazite.

oUR designer piano is aN ART PIECE, COMBINING Luxury MUSICAL PERFORMANCE AND SCULPTURE.

 
 
 
Based Upon's luxury designer piano - Twist / D with lid down
A bespoke piano feature, the sculptural brass keyboard detailing of Based Upon's luxury designer piano - Twist / D.
Based Upon's luxury designer piano - Twist / D.
A bespoke piano feature, Based Upon's signature engraved into the luxury designer piano - Twist / D.

 

A unique performance tool

Players of Twist/D are able to select the sound of an instrument on which to play, digitally sculpt it, and then decide which environmental setting they wish to play in. Computer modelled Steinways and Bechsteins from differing eras provide an array of tonal qualities to choose from. 

Attack, tuning and reverb dials provide a compelling level of interactivity for the user. Inspired by vintage synthesisers and designed for optimum tactility, the analogue controls allow the player to transform the piano into a unique performance tool.

 
 
A bespoke piano feature, analogue styled controls on Based Upon's luxury designer piano - Twist / D.
 
A musician performing on Based Upon's luxury designer piano - Twist / D.
 

Bespoke soundscapes

The reverb dial controls environmental settings recorded as Based Upon journeyed into landscape. In a continuation of their practice, site-specific samples were captured, but this time in audio form. These have been documented in the artist’s signature way to become epic cinematic studies in which Based Upon is discovered with large, colourful balloons.

 
 
Based Upon artists documenting a yellow balloon for Based Upon's luxury designer piano - Twist / D.
Based Upon artist catching a pink balloon in a cave on the Isle of Skye
 

Vivid geometric intrusions upon wild, desolate vistas were popped to release a sonic explosion, becoming the basis of the unique environmental reverb settings used within the piano.

 
Red balloon in Dunscaith Castle on the Isle of Skye for Based Upon's luxury designer piano - Twist / D.
Yellow balloon in Rogie Falls on the Isle of Skye for Based Upon's luxury designer piano - Twist / D.
Blue balloon in Elgol Ravine on the Isle of Skye for Based Upon's luxury designer piano - Twist / D.

Based Upon's artists walking along a lake on the Isle of Skye researching environmental filters for Red balloon in Dunscaith Castle for Based Upon's luxury designer piano - the Twist / D.
 
Dimensions
Specification Details
Design Dimensions (Lid Closed) 2026mm (W) x 1213mm (D) x 900mm (H)
Design Dimensions (Lid Open) 2026mm (W) x 1213mm (D) x 1862mm (H)
Weight (Freestanding with ballast weights) 355kg
Weight (With fixing plate, no ballast) 250kg
Materials Liquid metal, Patina, Tramazite, brass, steel, timber, aluminium honeycomb, composites
Speakers 1 x Sub 320W, 2 x 6” 75W, 2 x 4” 75W, 2 x Tweeters 75W
Amplification 8 channel amplifier with individual DSP
Hz Range 25Hz - 20,000Hz
Polyphony 256 notes
Headphone Jack 1/4” stereo jack (internal speakers mute on connection)
Line Input 1/4” stereo jack for external devices
Line Output Accessed internally: 2x phono (mono), 2x 1/4” mono, 1x 3.5mm TRS stereo jack for external sound systems
Power Mains operated 240V
Voices Eight Steinway & Sons and four Bechsteins
Special Features Nine site specific reverb environments
Song Library Twenty one curated tracks
Pedal Inputs Left: Soft (una corda), Middle: Surrender mode, Right: Sustain
Keyboard Design Eighty eight key master keyboard
Key Surfaces Ivory touch
Key Action Grand hammer action
Key Features Graded hammers, counterweights, triple sensor
Where can I experience Twist / D? Twist / D can be viewed by appointment at Based Upon’s gallery in Greenwich, London.

Please contact us to schedule an appointment at info@basedupon.com, or +44 (0) 20 8320 2122.
Is Twist / D covered by a warranty? Yes, Twist / D is covered by a two-year warranty.
What is the lead time? On average, the lead time to commission a Twist / D is approximately six months. More complex bespoke commissions may take additional time; we would be delighted to discuss this with you.
How much does Twist / D cost? Twist/D prices start from £150,000 excluding VAT.
How do I order a Twist / D? Please kindly contact us at info@basedupon.com, or +44 (0) 20 8320 2122 to make an enquiry.
 
A musician performing on Based Upon's luxury designer piano - Twist / D.

Twist / D
TRAMAZITE, PATINA, BRASS, STEEL, ALUMINIUM, TIMBER, LIQUID MINERALS