Build smart, custom mechanical keyboards for MIDI – or really tiny Ableton Live control

John Park of DIY boutique Adafruit seems to be having some serious fun with tiny mechanical keypads – as hackable, ultra-compact MIDI controllers and (with screen) even the tiniest Ableton Live controller I’ve ever seen.

Modal goes from craft and boutique to sub-$300 SKULPT power synth

Modal Electronics have done ultra high-end boutique, and they’ve done cute, cheap craft synths. But now they’re gunning for a sub-$300 instrument that looks consumer-friendly – and packs some 32 oscillators and more.

Peter Kirn - July 6, 2018

Hands-on with Modal Craft Rhythm looks pretty mobile heavy

Modal Electronics visited Sonic State for a hands-on video. And we learn a bit more about mobile support, which seems to be a cornerstone of the design.

Peter Kirn - September 13, 2017

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