To make an instrument ...
The late Carl Sagan once said "If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe" (link).
Well, creating an new instrument is not quite so complex, but there is still one heck of a lot to do. I'm sure the team that developed (and is still developing) this instrument must feel that they are indeed inventing the world.
Lets start with the outside of the Dualo, then in the following postings, take a glance inside and then look at the hidden work needed to create the du-touch.
Thinking outside: the box 
The first thing I noticed was the well-designed box: this was not just a simple picture on cardboard, with a bunch of foam pellets for cushioning.
Everything was organized and neat, like opening an iPhone box on a larger scale.
Someone put this complex package together by hand, perhaps by a volunteer: I thank you, mon ami.
My serial number hints that this is the 24th output of the current assembly line.
A gourmet box
I'm reminded of a gourmet meal, such a meal that doesn't just have to taste good, it also has to appear to be a work of art.
How soup is served in Vancouver these days ==>
So is this is the 21st-century reality for new instrument creation?
Does it not only have to sound good and play well?
Does it need gourmet packaging, even though this is irrelevant to function (and looked at only for perhaps 2 minutes), while the new owner uncovers his/her purchase.
I wonder how much this lovely package cost to design, and how many people it took. to create it.
At least the power supply is easy ...
So the Dualo developers apparently felt their instrument had to be designed and packaged to sell well in boutique stores.
What else does it need? Well it would be nice if it can work anywhere on the planet, regardless of the local electricity supply quirks.
This has become vastly easier with the emergence of the USB standard for devices. This is a wonder full innovation from our point of view, allowing a great increase in the number of easily available potential customers.
But the regulators require you dance with them ... 
But you still have to pay the local authorities their economic rent : for example, the US Federal Communcations Commision requires the Dualo be certified (again) even though it was tested to identical standards for the EU. I suspect the FCC's primary motive is to collect its fees.
And that's just the beginning
Daunting requirements, mounting expenses, and that's just the box the thing is delivered in.
Next we'll look at the inside of the Dualo.
Hello, I'm working at the dualo team. Thank for you article about the du-touch.
Did you buy it ?
Can i ask you some question about what you think about the du-touch ?
Can you give me your email ?
send me a email at [email protected]
Max.
Posted by: Max Floria | Feb 26, 2015 at 01:49 AM