Loopop exclusive: ContinuuMini review and tutorial

[@TheJigglicious]

The creator of this instrument teaches an Audio engineering class at my school, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. After watching this video, I really want to take this class!

[@superultrathanksmom3845]

Woah, that's epic!

[@Alexander-nz1dz]

ECE402? Fantastic class, if I could take it again I definitely would. Not often in a lifetime you get access to a full size Continuum, the designer of the instrument as your teacher, a private classroom turned into a studio, and Kyma with a Pacarena. If I remember correctly we didn't touch eagenmatrix much when I took it, we just jumped headfirst into the history and projects were mostly in Kyma. My final assignment was kind of open ended, my partner and I played around and ended up making a sort of imperfect implementation of the Hammond organ using the Continuum as a control surface. Bunch of cool random tidbits as well from someone with years of experience. Funny one I'm remembering now is how Prof Haken mentioned he never really had a use for optical digital connections, except for when he helps setup the Tesla coil concerts on campus (can't get zapped through an optical connection :P) (hoping they still do those on campus?)

[@AndySalinger33]

@@Alexander-nz1dz Wow! Your story is awesome! That class sounds incredible! Thanks for sharing it.

[@JohnnyTakeAll]

Holy cow! Also an alum who lives in the area, never would have thought this guy was right down the street while watching this video. Thanks for the info stranger.

[@xenmaster0]

Lippold Haken is a genius. Rare combination of musician & master electrical engineer.

[@LordoftheBadgers]

I love mine. I've had it just one day, ran it thru my digitone effects.... Utterly gorgeous. Great for those like me who prefer to be dawless I will get an osmose one day... The sound engine is the same... And it is STUNNING

[@pianonut1000]

my go to guy for any gear reviews...well explained excellent clear soft narration and handy onscreen review guide menu...keep up the great work.

[@bleach.princess]

Holy crap, so little views for such a well structured and informative video! Keep it up.

[@ericpeters0n]

@Loopop -- I just want to acknowledge & thank you for continually doing such exceptionally thoughtful, clear, and thorough reviews!

[@loopop]

Thanks for taking the time to write ;)

[@bungeechord1]

Nice jam at the end. Beautiful, expressive!

[@djandreezer]

This is a really, really good review of a very interesting piece of gear.

[@V4D2]

Andre Ezer true story in deed!

[@hiddenagenda1779]

Damn! I'm sold. Getting one. Very cool version of DB's Heroes at the end. THX for great presentation!!

[@MiguelFrasconi]

I just ordered one of these a few days ago, and now your excellent video. Good timing! I'm looking forward to diving into the continuum world which was previously very out of reach financially. That HT device is a revelation, and it turns out I already have the remote iPad app! Supposedly this instrument will arrive in January, which gives me some time to get familiar with the continuum universe. I'm hoping to get it talking to my Buchla system at some point. Thanks again for the great video!

[@phaedruslykos3249]

amon tobin loves using the bigger version of this synth. His latest album shows of its potential lovely.

[@Behnam_Moghaddam]

you are my hero, for more then one day.... thanks for all the mighty stuff you put out

[@alaeleo]

Design is important. But as a boutique company as Haken is, which hand builds every single unit and many of them are directly built by Lippold Haken himself (all of them of them are checked and signed by him) the product is more important than the GUI aesthetics. The Eagan Matrix is not hard to learn because of the fonts, it is because it’s an advanced instrument. Just think that Lippold has worked together with Carla Scaletti on the algorithms of Kyma for a long time before the continuum “spin-off”. So when you buy the continuum you buy also this technology. About the aesthetics: what matters the most to me is the almost total absence of borders between me and the sounds generated from the Eagan Matrix. An ergonomics never reached by any controller yet. That’s what the continuum is. Lippold Haken is not an entrepreneur, he’s a scientist which loves music, he didn’t build the continuum in order to make money. While he’s off from his course at the college he builds the units. That’s what makes Haken unique = love and passion behind money and fame

[@JeffCfreeradiorevolution]

Interesting synth/midi controller... i like the way tech is being explored to give more expression. I opted with a different setup - using an expressive e touche to add expression to a keyboard. Simpler... and cheaper. Great job - as usual!

[@SamChaneyProductions]

This thing seems like it could be an incredible solo instrument, especially if it had a handle in the back like a melodica. I'm also envisioning creating a strap system to be able to strap it to my left forearm, so I can solo with my right hand on it. It would allow me to walk around on stage and interact with other band members while playing, and would surely add an element of performative interest for the audience!

[@patricksaxon3983]

It reminds me of the touch sensative strip on older Yamaha Electone organs.

[@MobiusVideo]

This paired with Deckard’s Dream would be like heaven. 😇

[@tkbuddy91]

LOVE your video format and contents

[@quantumnexus]

It seems like a pretty cool instrument as far as complimenting an already existing keyboard controller setup. People could use this for solos and interesting effects.

[@DuncanFoster]

It's worth checking out Edward Eagan's video where he's showing the possibilities of playing external midi controllers into the ContinuuMini sound engine.

[@KeldariStation]

We need this in our studio without a doubt.

[@PocketUnv]

Wow, I had no idea I needed one of these. Thanks! On an unrelated note: is anyone looking to buy a slightly used kidney?

[@MrFree-vj8qj]

You dont need that, trust me

[@adiariel6726]

Dr. Ford played on the continuum sounds very cool! wish i could build medium size of this thing into the a desk above the pc keyboard..

[@holgerdixpianistcomposer8570]

Great reviews on this channel!

[@MusikKonkret]

Hi loopop, Thank you for the presentation.

[@SEkSkapela]

lovely recreation of Westworld theme! :O

[@ModBrick]

Do you know exactly what music from the OST it is ?

[@SEkSkapela]

@@ModBrick didn't hear whole OST but this is main theme. See the series, it's awesome project and Anthony Hopkins has so fitting role there :)

[@ModBrick]

​@@SEkSkapela I've already watched, it's probably my favorite series! But I can not find this music in the OST!

[@SEkSkapela]

@@ModBrick ah, what a shame! find it and love in your memoris or you gotta see the series again (no shame, i think i will do it once). alternatively ask somebody to make full re-cover of it :)

[@PatrickPuszko]

seems to be a variation on the cue "Dr. Ford" @@ModBrick

[@mindthreatx]

I've always wanted the original big version but financially justifying it has never been in the realm of possibility. Now this comes along and while I think it's really cool, it seems like it sort of defeats the freedom of movement as intended and as someone else mentioned here, I would probably just go with a Roli Seaboard + Block combination due to price. This one wins on looks however but lookers typically aren't performers - not to say this doesn't perform nicely for what it is. If they could get the price down to sub $399 then maybe I would even consider it.

[@zerocrossing]

Rise 39 and I’m really happy with it. This looks like a big step back in terms of control, but it looks interesting because of its internal synth engine. I’m on the fence as to how much that’s worth, considering that I’ve got all the FXspansion MPE synths and now Serum is MPE capable. If I wanted to play live without a computer, this would be perfect, but I’m happier home in my studio.

[@valdiskrebs566]

Very interesting! So many possibilities...

[@Pulse2AM]

it seems guitar synth like, although when you did two notes in opposite directions that might be tough on a guitar!

[@novie160]

Oh man! That song at the begining.

[@Genshi]

It's from the Westworld TV series (not the opening theme, but the music that is played throughout and at the end.) One of my favorite themes! I recognized it instantly.

[@davidubico]

love your closing song

[@loopop]

It's bowie but thanks :)

[@paolotofani4069]

Can you please tell me how it will play connected to a roli seabord block. I like your rewies very much. Thanks

[@TheLeafAudio]

I definitely will buy this! Tried it and it's awesome!

[@starwars007oele]

Can you connect it to the FH-2 togheter with a iPad because the FH-2 has a midi-host, how would you do that? 👍✌️Greetz

[@Dekalboy]

Where can we grab the iOS app for iPad ? Thank you

[@Oliver_Hallowee]

was so sure I wanted a deepmind 12 and I know they're different beasts but this just seems like what I really need. I'm just trying to get cosmic with it.

[@Mundproductionfunkhaus]

Hello, what is the blue tooth keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch you are using in the demo? At 6:47

[@loopop]

Xkey air

[@Mundproductionfunkhaus]

Thank you for your response. How did you like the mini despite the diminished y axis

[@peterkohlmetzmoller]

Papyrus and Comic Sans.. - WTF!! Haha! Love the Hakken and your review

[@SamChaneyProductions]

Hooray for mini-USB! It's so frustrating how many manufacturers have jumped on the bandwagon of using mico-USB for power transmission. Maybe it's intentional, so that when the tiny connector inevitably breaks off of the PCB, we have to buy a new one.

[@vnys]

How would you rate this against the Linnstrument 128? I play fretless bass, so that’s part of why I find this instrument appealing. The Linnstrument obviously has twice as many octaves, and you can also slide between them, but the silicone surface is a little bit sticky - while the surface on the continuumini seems much smoother. I just sold my Linnstrument 200 because I thought it was too big, and had originally thought of getting the 128, but then the continuumini popped up on my radar…

[@RadicalCaveman]

Marlin Perkins 2? Is that for playing the "Wild Kingdom" theme song?

[@craigbrowning9448]

I had a Singer I used to work that had one of those Yamaha Organs with a Portamento Strip. When she was getting to "Diva-Ish" I could use it to make what she called "Toilet Sounds" to Razz her. Are there any good "Razzing" Patches on Your Unit?

[@craigbrowning9448]

Seeing the $600-900 price range, I'll stick with my Volca Bass for now.

[@erblinbajko9771]

hello, is a computer required when I want to play the continuumini with an external sequencer or midi controller? how can I get the usb mini to talk to traditional midi I/O devices?

[@pat2rome]

I would absolutely love if you did a video dedicated to just the synth engine. None of the videos I've watched on it have really shown what it can do. And I feel like you would definitely be able to make some magic with it.

[@loopop]

Thanks. Did you see my “big” Continuum review? - I spend a few minutes building a basic patch there

[@D.Z.A.-kp8lf]

This one instrument can do a whole soundtrack to a sci-fi movie

[@styx3styx]

bonjour pouriez vous me donner la marque de l adaptateur usb vers midi merci

[@ScottMoonSharon]

Another great review. I had already ordered one. I’m wondering if my Linnstrument might be one of the better midi controllers for the ContinuumMini?

[@loopop]

Thanks! Re LinnStrument - for sure. I tried pairing them and some of the presets worked fine, some needed tweaking... didn't spend much time on it though...

[@NicolaLarosa]

Several people are pleased with this pairing: community.polyexpression.com/t/how-to-use-the-eaganmatrix-continuumini-with-other-mpe-controllers/270/

[@marijncinjee3403]

Hi, Does the Continuumini work with external MPE input from a roli or other MPE controller for expressive 8 voice polyphony?

[@loopop]

yes, though presets may sound different depending on your MPE and continuum settings

[@leonardovmusic]

Awesome! What do you use for the sequence at the intro please?

[@GanjaBabyy]

Could this be used along side the Synthstrom Deluge? Is that possible to control the internal synth's of the deluge?

[@loopop]

Deluge doesn’t support MPE so if you use two fingers you might get unexpected results, but with one finger it should work though I’ve not tried it

[@grproteus]

This should be the industry standard pitch bend, on top of existing keyboards. Some legendary Yamaha synths had something similar for Pitch Bending years ago. If they licensed their tech at a sensible price, this could happen. As it is, I would rather keep my Seaboard.

[@lordbachus]

Thats what i tought... but including the matrix synth..

[@NothingHereButMe]

Prot Eus my old K2500 has a slider

[@slowblack3947]

Ohh this is a beautiful piece of hardware! I wish was more affordable though...

[@FunkTree]

Thanks for this, how is the overall responsiveness (x,y,z) compared to Medusa

[@loopop]

For X and Z - Much more. The Medusa is nice and certainly better than just having on/off switches but this excels on the X and Z axis motions - X because you can bend from note to note (not possible on the Medusa) and Z because there's a good travel distance. On the Y axis they're different too because the Mini has physical motion and Medusa doesn't but I wouldn't say one is better than the other.

[@FunkTree]

@@loopop I hoped for this response, especially with X .. but Z? As you explain you can have only two points. Medusa can have more than two but I noticed that as soon as I introduce thumb (with nail) the X,Y gets very flaky. BTW do you still have the Medusa and if yes did you request /suggested any changes to handling Z (Y) thanks again!

[@loopop]

@@FunkTree yes I still have Medusa - and my main request for Z was velocity detection and modulation (I sort of used a filter for that instead for now...). You're right that Medusa has fully polyphonic aftertouch and the Mini has only one or two at best, the thing with Z on Medusa unlike X and Y was that I couldn't really control it the way I can control Z on the ContinuuMini - where I can keep it fixed at any level I want by leaning my finger on the case. X and Y give you really nice fine placement control on Medusa, but Z (at least for me) was very hard to keep steady at one mod point, so I would resort to a relatively small mod depth so a finger shaking wouldn't be noticed. Hopefully I'm making sense and answering your question.....

[@JohnLRice]

Great review/demo!!! :-)

[@loslosbaby]

Can you send notes to the synth engine in a second patch (e.g. from a sequencer) while playing a first patch?

[@loopop]

No - one patch at a time

[@chriskelvin248]

What does it sound like if you use a Continuum as a midi controller of an analog hardware synth? Horrible stepping, or exquisite CS-80 dive-bombs?

[@loopop]

The latter - pitch-bend is at a much higher resolution than CC, even with MIDI

[@chriskelvin248]

@@loopop Ty for your clarification and more so for the video itself, as always

[@robertsyrett1992]

Finally a pocket onde martenot!

[@AquaStarDolphin]

Great video @loopop! Do you think there's a way to use the ContinuuMini as the channel pitchbend for an external MIDI keyboard, in place of the MIDI keyboard's pitch wheel?

[@loopop]

Thanks! Interesting. I've not tried it... maybe. It's probably best you ask Haken Audio. Technically it does send pitch bends, so if you could filter the note on and off events, it should work, but I've not tried it and perhaps there's a less convoluted way

[@AquaStarDolphin]

@@loopop Great minds! I did try that already, the problem is that a) then I can't use the EaganMatrix sound engine, and b) the pitchbend does not snap back to zero (neutral) until I touch the playing surface again. I think I have an idea of what to do, and I also threw the message to Lippold, Ed, and the Continuum Facebook group. Let me know if you think of anything else. The EaganMatrix is pretty deep. Thanks for your help!

[@keithlutman5611]

Excellent vid. Thanks

[@screamengine]

Reminds me a little of the Atari Hotz Box midi translator. Not as cool looking but expressive indeed. Run the hotz box software with this and you've got a revolution.

[@alanshewitt]

Who makes the small controller with the poly AT? I have a Novation Peak which responds to poly AT, but only keyboards w/channel AT. I would really like to hear what the Peak is capable of with poly AT.

[@loopop]

Launchpad pro has poly aftertouch. This controller is xkey and it does have poly aftertouch but it’s really hard to control properly due to limited physical motion

[@alanshewitt]

Thanks. I know Novation considered that product synergy in their Peak design, but alas grid-based controllers (for note input/performance) don’t work for me.

[@loopop]

Yeah completely agree. If you find a good poly aftertouch keyboard please let me know...

[@Digithalis]

this looks very great and funny, because you can create unusual sounds :-)

[@brndnwilliams42069]

hi Loopop! im wondering if you can tell me if the Continuumini will work with an external midi controller or sequencer without a computer in between the two or if a computer is required in a setup with an external controller? thank you again for the awesome videos!

[@loopop]

Thanks! You'll need a USB MIDI host instead of a computer

[@brndnwilliams42069]

@@loopop thank you:) I appreciate everything you teach us all

[@-l5905]

Great review! Is that David Bowie's Heroes and the end?

[@loopop]

Yes :)

[@jonaseggen2230]

Now go and make the soundtrack for Bladerunner 3. Please ? That solo guitar thing you did at the end sounded really familiar. Can't put my finger on it though...

[@noise_catcher]

jonas eggen Heroes

[@jonaseggen2230]

@@noise_catcher Oh yes! thanks : )

[@sholz124]

frippy

[@DanyAlexandreYa]

Is it possible to play with ContinuMini + Other MIDI keyboard (Arturia Keylab 61MKII) without a computer or iPad and still play with Eagan Matrix? If yes, what will be the signal routing?

[@loopop]

You could with a BomeBox or Raspberry PI but that's kind of a computer too...

[@DanyAlexandreYa]

@@loopop Thanks a lot for your answer. I will check this out. :)

[@MusikKonkret]

@@DanyAlexandreYa Hi Dany, did you fix the MidiProblem? I also want to bring CM and Beatstep together (without PC) ....and don`t know how.

[@DanyAlexandreYa]

@@MusikKonkret I don't tried yet. I asked a friend that told me that BomeBox, like @loopop said, will works fine for that!

[@MusikKonkret]

@@DanyAlexandreYa I connected a Kenton USB/Midi-Hub works well. But the file (which came with the editor /Third Party Support) for the Beatstep doesn´t work so good. Waiting for Firmware 9.0 - still in hope.

[@SebastienLaurendeau]

Hi Loopop, I am wondering if this synth engine could be controlled by a seaboard ? :)) thank you

[@loopop]

The presets might not match and it depends on which seaboard you use - in terms of IO, you might need a hub or computer, but it should work in one way or another. I've not tried it though...

[@SebastienLaurendeau]

@@loopop thank you so much for the quick reply.

[@MasterNathan]

Nice video ! Can you give us the reference of the midi/USB splitter? thanks :)

[@loopop]

Nathan Moureau it’s by hobbytronics. Check out my dedicated usb midi video for more info

[@johansmolinski]

Is there a way to play ROLI Noise with this?

[@michaelwinkler277]

Hi loopop, How about CV for modular systems? Possible? How to do? Thank you!

[@loopop]

You can connect it to any midi to cv module or device, but you’re better off using the one Haken or Evaton sell as they properly split out the various touch components

[@mathiasjensen2841]

I have pre ordered the new Osmose from Expressive E, but i'm still kind of interested in getting the Continiummini. Is it worth it, or should I hold out for the Osmose?

[@loopop]

They're pretty different despite having the same engine. Regarding whether it's worth it, it's really very personal to you, I wouldn't listen to advice from anyone including me...

[@Dudeguy217]

I guess that ultimately depends on how much disposable income you have haha. They're different enough that it'd be worth having both, but I can't really gauge how "worth it" it is to you!

[@mathiasjensen2841]

​@@Dudeguy217 I'm super interested in MPE controllers, and I'm looking for one to hold me over until my Osmose arrive next summer. Currently I'm pretty split between either getting the Continuumini or the Linnstrument.

[@mathiasjensen2841]

@@loopop I appreciate the response none the less :) I definitely want an MPE controller that is capable of slides, but currently a bit unsure whether the Mini or Linnstrument is right for me.

[@NicolaLarosa]

The Osmose looks awesome but it cannot do wide glissandi, so pairing it with a ContinuuMini is a good idea. On the other hand a Linnstrument (I have one) will give you the same ability but polyphonic, and using it with the EaganMatrix in the Osmose will be fantastic. Here's a discussion by people pairing the Linnstrument and the ContinuuMini: community.polyexpression.com/t/how-to-use-the-eaganmatrix-continuumini-with-other-mpe-controllers/270/

[@PASHKULI]

Lonely thumbs... but maybe they could come up with a second strip (mini twin) for the thumbs. ;) 2 ¾ "ocaves" is not that much (for €870) but... it is something. And to be honest, the pinky fingers do not get much use either...

[@naught101]

I would be interested in your opinions on the CME xkey

[@loopop]

I don’t like playing it - I prefer the keystep much more. I use xkey as a portable Bluetooth keyboard for the iPad

[@naught101]

@@loopop Right. Good to know. Too little travel? A comparison between the two, with maybe a few other popular options, would be really nice.

[@fakshen1973]

Can you do a video plugging this into an Expert Sleeper's FH-2? You know what I'm talkin' 'bout, Willis... get it rocking some CV.

[@loopop]

Don't have an FH2 - but it's really better off with one of the dedicated CV modules by Haken or Evaton

[@brndnwilliams42069]

thanks for the video Loopop! is the engine stereo or just the fx applied?

[@loopop]

Brendan Williams yes it’s fully stereo

[@brndnwilliams42069]

loopop excellent. Thank you for the quick reply also!

[@crimsonshoehorn]

hey loopop what's the name of the midi 5 pin to usb converter you're using?

[@loopop]

check out my USB MIDI video for different options

[@crimsonshoehorn]

@@loopop thanks!

[@craigbrowning9448]

Is the USB/MIDI Interface Unit Stand Alone or Does it Require a Computer? What Brand is it?

[@loopop]

It’s standalone by hobbytronics. There are more sturdy ones but this doesn’t cost much

[@andrewclevine]

@@loopop Sadly it appears to have been discontinued.

[@V4D2]

this was a great !, man. thanks very much. PS: Being a Hero, just for one..ehrr.. review. ;)

[@andreagalluccio314]

Great! Thanks x review :-)

[@macronencer]

8:30 It's now a Stylophone!

[@starkravine]

Is the iPad app available...I can’t find it on the App Store.

[@loopop]

It’s called Spring Sound

[@starkravine]

Thanks! Couldn’t find it, ‘cause it was already on my iPad hiding in plain sight.

[@jesset3241]

Thanks again for giving me GAS. I held off on watching this video because i know what comes next... Now considering joining the kickstarter to buy two of these...

[@dennisristow2102]

Excellent review as usual. Owning both a Rise 49 and a Seaboard Block, they both do feel slightly different, maybe the same way the Continuum and the Mini surfaces are different? I'd love to get a 2 or 4 octave Continuum, but the price is just not something I can justify. I can see the Mini does have some limitations compared to it's big brothers, but still looks pretty interesting. How would you say the feel of the Mini stacks up against the standard Continuum?

[@loopop]

Thank you. The Block is my least preferred "expressive" controller - I really don't like the friction and feel and how it "folds up" when I play it, and it's way less sensitive than LinnStrument or Continuum. I own the Block and tried the Rise in store and it seemed similar but obviously that's not enough time to notice nuance. I still think Roli have done an amazing thing pricing it at $300, building apps and fantastic presets, and that if low price is a must then it's better than nothing, but I prefer the LinnStrument and even more so the big Continuum. Anyway, that's just so you know where I'm coming from and obviously this is very individual. To the point, when playing monophonically, even though they feel very different, with practice it's possible to reach similar results on the X and Z axis. They're very similar for slow attack/release sounds but different for fast percussive hits. The big Continuum is obviously way better on the Y axis and for playing polyphonically.

[@dennisristow2102]

@@loopop I would agree the Seaboard Block is a bit too spongy (giving) feeling to play anything but slow, evolving sounds. It is great for that, but for quicker dynamic playing the Rise is way better. It still gives a little, but a LOT less than it's sibling Block. Of course like you say, the price difference explains that a bit. The Seaboard Block is spec'd to conform to their other Block line of interfaces so it has that handicap, while the Rise units are on a different platform and have a more pro feel, IMO. They appear at a glance to be very similar in surface material, but the more ridge Rise Seaboards are easier to play. I've never tried first hand a full Continuum or the LinnsStrument to compare it to the Rise but all these new variations on MPE controllers take some practice to really become comfortable with. I've always wanted to pick up a TouchKeys kit and install it on a 2 octave controller just to see how that plays, being an extension of a standard piano type keyboard. touchkeys.co.uk/ You don't get the X axis slide like you do with the Haken or Roli but looks like a great way of adding MPE to the more familiar piano/organ style keyboard. I like the expressiveness of the XKey, but the TouchKeys bring it to a regulation keyboard.

[@K0KR0K]

WATCHING THIS GREAT, AND INFORMATIVE VIDEO, I HAVE BEEN INSPIRED! I KNOW THAT ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!! BECAUSE IT AIN'T "ALREADY BEEN DONE" QUITE LIKE THIS BEFORE!!! Ziv, thanks you for your help with all your help and that info! i have been spending some time watching and looking into what you said... so far, im particullarly interested in these HAKEN CONTINUUM products... and also, so far, if there is anything that i can tell you from going through all this is, now I DEFINITELY believe it is possible even more one way or the other, to do what im talking about... you have steered me towards the light! and now i realize, just a tiny bit more, just how MUCH more there is... that I DON'T know... (IT NEVER ENDS!) ...there are a few other new small things that im already gonna briefly ask you about, but im not ready just yet, as im still digesting all this great new info... until then... most respectfully, THE HECHLER 940 (DASH) 206 (DASH) 0531 HECHLERPRODUCTIONS (AT) GMAIL (DOT) COM

[@mr_guy661]

Could make some mad basslines with that

[@maxwarfield6699]

18:36… Heroes?

[@AndrewJohnClive]

Hey! Brian Eno at the end! 🙂

[@AndrewJohnClive]

...via David Bowie, I should have added...

[@MSS-g7f]

Lovely review. An interesting instrument. A leap forward in improvement of the sensitivity of the human interface over and above what's capable on a tablet touchscreen. Pity I don't have $899 spare as I have a DeepMind 12 promised to myself for Xmas. But for those of you that do....grab with both hands.

[@MSS-g7f]

May be $599 now having checked out prices stated by Kickstarter

[@jgvtc559]

Id call them tactiles like the one ball thing the roli ect ect they're about touch not really sure if that makes sense

[@WVandellHarris]

Graphic designer ???? 🤣🤣🤣 great review as always!

[@Kiwie___]

Is that comic sans in the app? :O

[@Rhyme905]

this should have been 2-3 bars more height wize, one long strip is not enough surface area to play it properly

[@junglsmor]

whats the usb to midi host?

[@loopop]

it's by a company called hobbytronics from the uk - cheap, but you have to be careful it's very "bendy" and feels a bit like it might break... works so far though!

[@junglsmor]

it cant be battery powered? thats kind of annoying...kind of off topic question...i have an artiphon instrument 1 and se02. is there a cable/adaptor where i could connect them straight through that you know of or would i need the hobbytronics thing? i wish the artiphon has normal midi. or even bluetooth. but its only usb. and i think mini usb too.

[@loopop]

A small power brick does the trick, but no built in battery. Not familiar with the artiphon but if it sends midi over usb you need a host

[@steveelbows3797]

@@junglsmor The Retrokits RK005 is another usb midi->midi option, which I have had working myself with the artiphon. Its not as cheap as the hobbytronics one though.

[@LaughingBubba]

Awesome instrument + loopop = awesome review Ps: you do have expensive tastes 😜

[@tellitlikeitis8691]

Can you use this inside a DAW yet?

[@loopop]

You could at the time of this review

[@tellitlikeitis8691]

loopop thanks! In your personal opinion do you think this is the wave of the future?

[@loopop]

@@tellitlikeitis8691 No, just a very special instrument

[@Concreteowl]

Wish I could get one.

[@ChromeGhost]

Will you do an episode on the touchė? Possibly include it in your book? I made a Discord channel for discussions on it also: discord.gg/pBghaY

[@loopop]

Hey - I’ve used touché in a few episodes and probably will again but honestly I don’t think I can do a better job than the company’s videos - they explain it really well. Definitely worth a mention in the expressive instruments section of my book though - I will include it in the next update!

[@ChromeGhost]

loopop sounds good. I’ll check for those episodes. So you have Discord?

[@loopop]

Not currently....

[@nellsonogmore5938]

Could I plug this thing into a PC?

[@loopop]

Yes

[@bluename4]

Couldn't the same exprecissive results be achieved with the "touche"?

[@loopop]

For some of the dimensions, partially but for things like note to note pitch bends/glides or controlling everything with one finger, no. That said there are expressions touché has and this doesn’t.

[@christophernoia5197]

Westworld theme, nice!

[@mrburns366]

They need to sell a desktop synth module for people who own a Roli or a Linnstrument :)

[@browifgopro]

This thing is unreal. 4th dimension tech