[LAU] A crazy idea

[andy baxter]

Jonathan Gazeley wrote:
> Morning LAU,
>
> As I cycled to work this morning, I had a crazy idea. It's just 
> daydreaming and will probably never happen, but I wondered if anyone on 
> the last has any useful/interesting thoughts.
>
> I want to measure how fast I'm turning the pedals on my bike (the 
> "cadence") and synthesize/sample the sound of an internal combustion engine.
>   
What you really need is a bike powered sound system on a trailer to make 
the sound:

http://web.ukonline.co.uk/baka/rinky/index2.htm

And while you're at it, why does the sound have to sound like a normal 
engine? A spaceship sound effect from a sci fi film would be cool.

andy