The traditional hurdy gurdy, a unique string instrument with a hand-crank-tuned, rosined wheel, has a rich historical background and produces distinctive sounds reminiscent of a violin [1]. However, limitations arise from its predated nature, hindering integration with modern applications.
Most hurdy gurdies, with their multiple drone strings and unique playing mechanism, are not compatible with digital music production tools. The absence of a digital interface limits their utility in modern contemporary music production. Their mechanical components, such as the hand-crank-turned wheel and wooden tangents, lack digital connectivity. This disconnect impedes musicians from incorporating the distinctive hurdy gurdy sound into digital compositions easily.
With the growing popularity of instruments that seamlessly integrate with digital workflows, the absence of a digital version of the hurdy gurdy limits musicians from exploring its unique tonal capabilities in contemporary compositions.