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Casio’s expressive guitar strap controller was inspired by a chopstick case
Surprise! Casio has something unexpected — Dimension Shifter, a spring-powered expressive wireless controller that attaches to your guitar strap. And it was the invention of one employee, inspired by his kid’s school-lunch retracting chopstick and cutlery case.
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Haken Continuum deep dive, as composition blurs with sound design
Is it sound design? Or is it composition? Yes. Here’s a full exploration of the Haken Continuum, the oft-misunderstood expressive device, as a musical instrument, plus creations for the hardware. It might inspire you to rethink how you view digital interfaces for performance.
Peter Kirn - March 26, 2025
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Here’s Roger Linn with advice on developing expressive gestures
Roger Linn didn’t just develop the LinnStrument and then check out. He’s provided a steady stream of musical advice both of his own makings and from the device’s user community – all while being a driving force in MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE). The latest video is a must-watch addition to that ongoing series.
Peter Kirn - January 8, 2025
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Osmose 2.0 makes this expressive MPE instrument more navigable, powerful
Peter Kirn - September 5, 2024
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NI has new Kontrol S-Series MK3 keyboards with polyphonic aftertouch
Peter Kirn - September 12, 2023
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Nonlinear Labs C15, ultra-expressive keyboard instrument, adds recording and USB MIDI
Peter Kirn - June 7, 2021
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Polyend Medusa synth-controller gets deeper powers, sleeker skin, lower price
Peter Kirn - April 24, 2020
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