The incredible sensitivity and accuracy of the redesigned touch bed means the lightest touch will produce triggers and control voltage for your setup. The adjustable sensor has the dynamic range and durability to handle your playing. The new texture not only improves the sensing, but provides a satisfying tactile experience. As always, pressure is an expressive output, adding an extra dimension to the control. MIDI outputs velocity and polyphony, as well as channel pressure, making the LEM218 a uniquely expressive controller for all your synthesizers. The configurable touchstrip adds a fantastic addition for pitch bend or as an additional modulator to patch into your system

Even if you don’t have any Buchla products, the LEM 218 v3 is designed to work with your Eurorack-compatible gear. Four 3.5mm jacks output 1v/octave pitch, 0-8 volts pressure, touchstrip voltage, and gate outputs for use with Eurorack equipment. Or, combine your Euro with your Buchla instruments. If NATO can do it, so can you. The sound design possibilities will blow your mind

A pulse input allows the arpeggiator to be driven by external inputs and are allowed to interact with the automated notes to make the pattern more complex. Additional controls allow you to blend different patterns and randomness to easily change from the expected to the surprising

The classic preset voltage knobs offer several possible ways to shift your sounds into new territory. Not only can the knobs be used for quick access to voltages for your patch, they can control arpeggiation modes and octave shifting. Pads output pulses for additional control

Such a unique device will spark many ideas. With easy front panel configuration, you can quickly customize the velocity and pressure sensitivity, MIDI channel, knob behavior, and more. No cumbersome software setups, just simple settings with the keys and knobs, and you’re ready to play.

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To play MIDI notes, you hold down one of the chord buttons and touch the tip of the stylus to the strum plate. The contacts on the strum plate are mapped to notes of the chord across multiple octaves and you can create guitar-like strums, massive chord sweeps and arpeggios by moving the stylus across the strum plate.

• 36 chord buttons give you immediate access to 84 different chords (maj, min, dom7, maj7, min7, aug, dim for 12 root notes). You can also play sus4, add6 and add9 chord variations (with some limitations)
• The 16 pad, gold plated strum plate has a tapering layout which allows fast chord strums at the top and individual note picking at the bottom.
• Two new circular strum areas duplicate notes from the main pads and allow you to play continuous arpeggios by moving the stylus in a circular motion.
• Multiple chord modes are offered, including stacked triads, guitar chord voicing, “drone” chords on second MIDI channel and scale mapping for playing melodies
• 5 pin MIDI socket for direct connection MIDI synthesizer hardware or to a computer (Using a suitable MIDI interface/USB-MIDI cable)
• Long life from a 9V PP3 battery (7mA current draw typical). Battery not included
• Integral enclosed acrylic base plate with leather stylus holder and acrylic side legs/hand-grips and non-slip rubber feet
• Open-source hardware and firmware and hackable design – with PCB pads for attaching a second stylus and external pads or strings
• Approx size – 17 x 12 x 3.5cms. Approx weight – 250g without battery
• A fun, unique and expressive MIDI controller.Great for learning about chord progressions and a helpful songwriting tool

LE GRAND STRUM shares the same firmware and function with the LE STRUM DIY kit.

Please note that synthesizer hardware or software is required to make sound. LE GRAND STRUM is a MIDI controller and does not make any sound by itself!

Specifications

• A PP3 battery is required (not included)
• Integrated ON/OFF switch and power LED
• 4mm banana plug stylus with keepy-hole in PCB
• Designed for hackability (e.g. solder wires to the provided holes on the pads to make proper “strings” to pluck)
• Transmits on MIDI Channel 1 for stylus activity and MIDI Channel 2 for Chord Buttons.
• Output is to a standard MIDI 5-pin DIN socket.
• Size 98mm x 75mm x 45mm (incl MIDI socket)
• Weight approx 120g with battery

Manufacturer product page here.

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The MIDI master keyboards of the LMK Plus series have become a household name in the music scene over the last few years. The same high-quality TP/40GH 88-key hammer action keyboard with freely swinging hammers is used in all keyboards in the LMK Plus series. This keyboard meets the highest demands in terms of feel.

The LMK plus series of MIDI master keyboards established in the musician scene during the last few years. All keyboards of the LMK-plus series are equipped with the same high quality 88 keys piano-type keyboard TP/40GH with real hammer mechanics. This type of hammer mechanics does not compare to low cost hammer mechanics offered by some competitors (not only a simple metal lever beyond each key).

Features

• High quality keyboard TP/40GH with real piano style action and hammer mechanics, 88 keys
• Touch dynamics with a maximum of 127 levels, depending on the selected dynamic characteristic
• Velocity resolution max. 127 steps resolution, dependent upon selected velocity curve
• Adjustable dynamic ratio of black to white keys
• Adjustable velocity reduction factor for black keys
• Monophonic aftertouch (channel aftertouch)
• Illuminated 2-line, 16-digit, blue LC display, contrast and lighting adjustable 2-line, 16-character blue LC display, adjustable backlight/contrast
• Operation via 24 buttons, 8 of which are menu buttons with blue, rectangular LED displays
• Operation via 24 buttons grouped in three rows of eight, 8 buttons with blue rectangle LED display

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Custom Modes simplify the relationship between controller and software, with more power than ever in your hands. Programmable using the Novation Components browser-based tool, Custom Modes let you design the behaviour of your Launchkey, with control over control assignments, MIDI routing, pad colour and much more.

Launchkey 25 is equipped with a full-size five-pin MIDI DIN output, enabling simple connection to the universe of MIDI devices — new and old. Coupled with its immense standalone potential, Launchkey is now the centrepiece to your live or studio rig — computer or not.

The Launchkey platform has always been about flexibility, and the MK3 revision carries this mantra at its core. Larger, improved velocity-sensitive pads provide greater control over dynamics, and eight fixed rotary knobs bring your software to life at your fingertips. The integration with Ableton Live is truly seamless, with a dedicated button for activating the Capture MIDI function, plus track arm, quantise, click and loop controls, for flying around your Session faster than ever.

Features

• Velocity-sensitive keyboard and 16 velocity-sensitive pads enable expressive and dynamic performance.
• Three chord modes (fixed, scale and user) let you trigger chords with one finger.
• Scale modes transpose keys and pads to notes in the selected scale.
• Powerful arpeggiator takes you to new melodic, harmonic and rhythmic places.
• Five-pin MIDI output works with any MIDI-compatible device.
• Easy-to-read screen – 16×2 character screen lets you easily see the state of what you’re controlling or selecting.
• Free software, including Ableton Live 10 Lite, virtual instruments, plugins and sample packs let you start creating straight away.
• Four Custom Modes enable you to create unique control setups for any performance or studio rig, using Novation Components.

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KeyStep 37’s unique & enhanced Chord mode takes your single note melodies and unfinished ideas and transforms them into musical stepping stones. Choose from multiple voicings, instrument-like strum effects, and velocity settings and make your music really sing. Map out KeyStep 37’s 3-octave keyboard range with a scale of your choice using Scale mode. Any key you play will automatically quantize to the nearest note in the chosen scale – never play a wrong note again.

The same velocity-sensitive 37-note keybed as the KeyStep Pro, complete with aftertouch and RGB LED feedback. A lightweight and compact keyboard that offers full and familiar creative flexibility, whatever your style or ability. At the center of KeyStep 37’s interface we’ve added 4 new control knobs with a screen, giving you instant access to inspiring new expressive tools and MIDI tweaking – total control.

Main Features

• Slimkey keybed with velocity and aftertouch
• RGB LEDs on each key for instant feedback on your sequence, arp, scale
• Arpeggiator mode: Up, Down, Inclusive, Exclusive, Random, Walk, Pattern and Order
• Sequencer mode: 8 polyphonic step-sequences with Rest, Tie, and Legato note entry
• Rate control and tap tempo: REC, PLAY, and STOP buttons for performance control over the sequencer and arpeggiator
• Advanced Chord mode with pre-defined or user Chords and strumming capability
• SHIFT button selection : MIDI Channel selection, Gate length, Swing, Sequence Edit, Scale quantization, CC Bank selection
• DC power jack for standalone operation
• USB MIDI and MIDI in/out ports
• CV Sync I/O ports
• Sync source switch : Internal, USB, MIDI, Clock
• CV/Gate outputs with configurable pitch, gate and Modulation formats.
• Capacitive pitch bend and mod wheel strips
• Each sequence can have 64 steps with 8 notes of polyphony

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The 4 independent polyphonic sequencer tracks give you full control over your instruments, and Track 1 can also function as a 16-part integrated drum sequencer. It’s incredibly intuitive, has unparalleled connectivity, and promises to make even complex performances a breeze.

Features:

• 37 note slim keys, velocity and aftertouch sensitivewith LED above each key for efficient visual feedback
• Four track step sequencerwith 16 step buttons, up to 64 steps per sequence
• Up to 16 notes of polyphony per step-Melodic sequencerwith Real-Time recording, step recording, step editing
• Pitch, velocity, gate length, time shift and probability for each note-Scale quantization with user scales
• Polyphonic CV outputs-24 part drum sequencer with Polyrhythm
• Performance-oriented sequencer with Forward and two random playing modes, Pattern randomization, Quantized or unquantized recording, and Looping
• Arpeggiator: 7 arpeggiator modes, 5 octave range
• Chord mode/Controller mode: Use the 5 encoders to send CCs and automate the CCs
• Crisp OLED display-4x (CV, Gate, Mod) outputs + 8 drum gate outputs-1 MIDI in, 2 MIDI out, USB, Clock synchronization
• Metronome with included speaker and line output

Product size: 589 x 209 x 38 mm / 23.19 x 8.23 x 1.496 inches
Net weight: 2.7 kg / 5.95 lbs

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The 4 independent polyphonic sequencer tracks give you full control over your instruments, and Track 1 can also function as a 16-part integrated drum sequencer. It’s incredibly intuitive, has unparalleled connectivity, and promises to make even complex performances a breeze.

Features:

• 37 note slim keys, velocity and aftertouch sensitivewith LED above each key for efficient visual feedback
• Four track step sequencerwith 16 step buttons, up to 64 steps per sequence
• Up to 16 notes of polyphony per step-Melodic sequencerwith Real-Time recording, step recording, step editing
• Pitch, velocity, gate length, time shift and probability for each note-Scale quantization with user scales
• Polyphonic CV outputs-24 part drum sequencer with Polyrhythm
• Performance-oriented sequencer with Forward and two random playing modes, Pattern randomization, Quantized or unquantized recording, and Looping
• Arpeggiator: 7 arpeggiator modes, 5 octave range
• Chord mode/Controller mode: Use the 5 encoders to send CCs and automate the CCs
• Crisp OLED display-4x (CV, Gate, Mod) outputs + 8 drum gate outputs-1 MIDI in, 2 MIDI out, USB, Clock synchronization
• Metronome with included speaker and line output

Product size: 589 x 209 x 38 mm / 23.19 x 8.23 x 1.496 inches
Net weight: 2.7 kg / 5.95 lbs

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Launchkey Mini is our most compact and portable 25-mini-key MIDI keyboard controller. It gives you everything you need to start creating in Ableton Live – and it’ll fit in your bag. Make tracks anywhere with Launchkey Mini’s intuitive Ableton control, creative arpeggiator, Fixed Chord mode, MIDI out, and tons of sounds in the box.

Get creative.

Get new melodies, rhythms and sounds flying from your fingertips with Launchkey Mini’s easy yet powerful arpeggiator. Fixed Chord mode takes your ideas further, adding a customisable fixed chord shape that follows you up the keyboard. Add dynamic, expressive rhythms with 16 super-sensitive pads for drumming and clip launch.

Plug straight into Live, get your ideas down and create – Launchkey Mini gets any track moving.

Your tracks, your way.

Step back from the screen and feel the beats. Launchkey Mini’s deep and intuitive integration with Live lets you move where the music takes you. Transport, device and mixer controls mean fewer mouse clicks. Device macros and mixer controls mean more hands-on control of your music. Launchkey Mini puts the sounds from your head into your hands.

However you want, wherever you want.

Launchkey Mini comes with everything you need to make tracks in the box, including sounds, instruments and effects from AAS, Softube, Spitfire Audio, XLN Audio and Klevgrand – plus membership of Novation Sound Collective. Throw all this content into the included copy of Ableton Live Lite, or use Launchkey Mini’s integrations with Logic, Reason or any HUI compatible DAW.

It’s an instrument – play it.

Launchkey Mini features a completely new mini-keymech – our finest to date – and is great to play. Two touch strips for pitch and mod let you really feel your sounds. The 16 RGB pads are super-sensitive for precise, dynamic and nuanced drumming. Connect your sustain pedal and add even more expression to your playing. Launchkey Mini feels as good as it looks.

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