Fractal Oscillator Magnetic Patch Cords

In this version I've captured rare earth mini magnets within steel mesh, the mesh then attached to the wire. Heat-shrink tubing covers this soldered connection point. Obviously, the instrument pads could be magnetized instead, the patch cords then terminated with conductive ferrous caps of appropriate shape instead of magnets.

For circuit-bending, this is a great leap forward in signal routing. While I've a utility patent filed and pending on this, don't let that stop you from experimenting with the technique for your own use. I published it here (and last winter) so people could try it out.

If my theory of The Threshold of Invention holds true, even without my distributing all the pics last winter via internet, I'm guessing others will have originally discovered this by now, too. Heck - might even be patented already in the 1920's (try a patent search yourself and see what you pay the pros for). All I know for sure is that you'll like it, it feels great to use, and it's SO much fun to play with! It should be a standard for single-conductor patching (like in contemporary circuit-bending or vintage voltage-control synthesis).

I hope you'll try and enjoy,

reed ghazala