THE IRRITAPHONE: Not really an instrument, but a new type of effects device, the irritaphone uses digital modelling technology to allow any vocalist, male or female to emulate the vocal stylings of a number of annoying but well-known singers. The current model has settings for Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Tori Amos, Laura Nyro, Iris Dement, and Dolores from The Cranberries. Settings may be used separately or mixed to achieve desired annoyance levels. In field tests, a mix of 40% Dylan, 30% Nyro, 20% Young and 10% Dolores has successfully cleared a 700 seat auditorium before the end of the first song.