MUSICAL MUSHROOM INC.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do You Attach This to My Singing Bowl? Can You Remove It?
The Musical Mushroom® unit has soft rubber feet and is simply placed at the bottom of the bowl. A small exciter coil (similar to a speaker) needs to be secured to the inside wall of the bowl during a performance. To do this, a small plastic hardware mounting plate is glued to the inside surface of the bowl using a small strip of double-sided 3M VHB™ tape. This plate can either be left inside the bowl permanently and won't affect its resonant characteristics should the bowl be played with a regular mallet. It can also optionally be removed by applying a steady pressure with fingernails and won't damage or leave residue on the bowl. Replacement tape strips and plates will be available should they be required. Once the plate is secured, the exciter is simply screwed onto the plate and can be unscrewed when no longer needed.
Can I Still Play My Signing Bowl With a Mallet?
You may remove the Musical Mushroom® from the bowl and any time, including the mounting plate and play it in the traditional manner using a mallet. It is important to note that if you leave the mounting plate installed or the exciter in place while using the mallet, the bowl's output will be dampened to a varying extent depending on the bowl's properties. This dampening effect is more pronounced on very thin lightweight bowls and less pronounced on thicker heavier bowls. You can always use the mallet to strike the bowl while using the Musical Mushroom®. However, rotating the mallet in the usual way around the rim of the bowl while using the Musical Mushroom® is unnecessary and will cause your arm to interrupt the gesture sensor light beam which is used to electronically control the bowl. It is also possible to mount the exciter on the outside surface of the bowl and move the Musical Mushroom® outside the bowl. In all cases, playing the bowls using the Musical Mushroom® itself is not a problem since it actively drives the bowl using its internal energy source rather than the mallet.
Can You Control Your Singing Bowl Only With Hand Gestures?
Not only can you control the bowl via hand gestures, but you can also control it wirelessly (featured to be enabled in a future firmware update) or via a direct USB Type C cable to a computer. 3rd party software can be used to control the singing bowl using standard MIDI protocols (such as Ableton Live). Perfect for live as well as pre-scripted shows!
Does This Work With Metal and Crystal Singing Bowls?
The Musical Mushroom® was designed to work with crystal singing bowls. Metal signing bowls are not recommended because of their non-uniform surfaces difficult to mount to an more complex harmonics.
Can You Use The Musical Mushrooms Outdoors in Full Sunlight?
The Musical Mushroom® uses an infrared time of flight laser light sensor to measure the position of the hand. Because sunlight has a lot of infrared energy, it interferes with the operation of the sensor and therefore it is not recommended to use outdoors in full sunlight. Indoor use is best..
How do You Recharge The Unit?
The unit is charged using a standard USB Type C cable and wall charger adapter.
When Can I Buy One?
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Where Can I Buy One?
We have both online sales as well as retailers / dealers. Stay tuned for more details. If you are a retailer / dealer and are interested in reselling the product, contact us below.
Are You Hiring?
We don't currently have any open positions, but check again as we grow and expend the team!
What is Your Warranty Policy?
This Limited Warranty applies to physical goods, and only for physical goods, purchased from Musical Mushroom Inc. (the "Physical Goods"). This Limited Warranty covers any defects in material or workmanship under normal use during the Warranty Period. During the Warranty Period, Musical Mushroom Inc. will repair or replace, at no charge, products or parts of a product that proves defective because of improper material or workmanship, under normal use and maintenance. Musical Mushroom Inc. will either repair the Product at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts. The Warranty Period for Physical Goods purchased from Musical Mushroom Inc. is 180 days from the date of purchase. A replacement Physical Good or part assumes the remaining warranty of the original Physical Good or 180 days from the date of replacement or repair, whichever is longer. This Limited Warranty does not cover any problem that is caused by: conditions, malfunctions or damage not resulting from defects in material or workmanship. To obtain warranty service, you must first contact us to determine the problem and the most appropriate solution for you.
Does the Musical Mushroom Have Healing Properties?
The Musical Mushroom® is sold as an electronic musical instrument enabling users to mechanically vibrate an existing musical instrument in response to hand gestures. It is NOT a healing instrument. We do not claim to heal, cure or ameliorate any health condition with this equipment. It is the client's responsibility to do their own research and seek professional medical advice in every instance. No individual should use the information found on this web page for self-diagnosis, treatment, or justification in accepting or declining any medical therapy for any health problems or diseases. Any person using or reselling Musical Mushrooms® and making any such claims are not endorsed or condoned by us.