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Samchillian: Tip Tip Tip Cheeepeeeee
http://samchillian.com
The Samchillian Tip Tip Tip Cheeepeeeee (patent #5,565,641) is a computer style keyboard
MIDI controller based on changes of pitch, rather than fixed pitches. This scheme gives the
performer the ability to perform extremely quick, rhapsodical lines. There is a software-only
version for PCs.
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C-Thru Music: Axis
http://c-thru-music.com
The obvious difference between this and other music interfaces is the key
surface, which gives you a geometric overview of musical harmonies. Learning
it is absorbing, and using it is inspirational, and fun. The layout of notes
on the keysurface helps you expand your creativity and productivity in a live
or studio situation. Playing it is like no other instrument.
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Haken Audio: The Continuum Fingerboard
http://www.hakenaudio.com/Continuum/html/overview.html
The Continuum Fingerboard offers realtime continuous control in three directions
for every finger that is placed on the playing surface. The Continuum is compatible
with any MIDI synthesizer, sound module, or sequencer. There is additional MIDI
communication with Symbolic Sound Corporation’s Kyma Workstation through Firewire.
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Yamaha: Tenori-On
http://www.global.yamaha.com/tenori-on/what/index.html
The TENORI-ON is a unique 16 x 16 LED button matrix performance instrument with
a stunning visual display. By operating and interacting with the LED buttons and
the light they produce you gain access to numerous performance
capabilities. There are six different performance and sound/light
modes, and these modes can be combined and used simultaneously for rich, complex
musical expression. For DJs & producers it is a unique performance tool
enabling them to perform using MIDI and load the TENORI-ON with samples to
'jam / improvise' within their set BPMs.
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