Circuit Bent Hippo - Experimental Sound Toy

Demo: https://youtu.be/GUY7KHpxE7M
This humble Counting Hippo toy has been transformed into a one-of-a-kind sonic monster! The circuits within the toy have been modified to allow the device’s simple sounds to be reshaped into squeaking frenetic stuttering chirps, harsh gravelly electronic growls, and streams of wonderful manic nonsense.

Mods include:
SPEED control (+toggle switch): gives a full sweep from high-pitched beeps and blips to harsh rumble by turning the one-of-a-kind 3d-printed lilypad knob
LIGHT control (+toggle switch): allows the speed to be controlled using light via a sensor in the hippo’s right eye
KEEP COUNTING switch - the toy normally speaks the next number on button press, but a switch has been added to make the hippo count indefinitely
¼” OUTPUT + volume knob - Send the hippo’s madness straight into your mixer, pedals, or recording setup.

Additionally, this toy has undergone a significant aesthetic makeover! The inside of the toy has been gutted and covered with reflective material, with a custom clear resin panel to seal everything in. The mirrored material reflects the color-changing LED’s within, which shine through the front panel and mouth.

Any questions, please get in touch!