Modal Electronics has announced upcoming support for Multidimensional Polyphonic Expression (MPE) with its 002 line of synths. This will allow any MPE-compatible instrument to perform polyphonic multidimensional modulation on the synth.
Developer Geert Bevin (Eigenharp, LinnStrument, MPE) has released a free command-line utility for receiving and monitoring MIDI on OS X, ReceiveMIDI. … Read More Developer Geert Bevin Intros Command-Line MIDI Tool, ReceiveMIDI
STROBE2 has been updated with over 200 new preset sounds, designed for 5D Touch on the Seaboard.… Read More ROLI Seaboard Now Bundled With FXPansion STROBE2
ROLI has introduced 9 new sound packs for its Blocks controllers and Noise iOS app.… Read More ROLI Intros Kung-Fu Inspired RZA Sound Pack & More
In this interview, Keith McMillen shares his views on why he’s not interested in creating ‘easy-to-use’ instruments – but, instead, more interested in making instruments that bring new power to musicians. … Read More Keith McMillen Interview: Modern Instruments Should Combine Traditional Expressiveness With New Power
GeoShred Version 2 adds MIDI/MPE support, new effects and additional model control parameters.… Read More GeoShred Version 2 Adds MIDI, MPE Support & More
In this interview, Jordan Rudess talks about how he became an electronic musician, his approach to live performance and his vision for the future of electronic music instruments. … Read More Jordan Rudess Interview – On New Instruments & The Future Of Keyboard Performance
This video demonstrates using their new K-Board Pro 4 as a Multidimensional Polyphonic Expression (MPE) MIDI controller with the Dave Smith Instruments OB-6. … Read More Using The K-Board Pro 4 As An MPE Controller
In this interview, Lippold Haken explains why he thinks expressive electronic instruments require more than just new types of MIDI controllers. … Read More Continuum Creator Lippold Haken On The Future Of Electronic Instruments
The K-Board Pro 4 gives you continuous expressive control over individual notes, not offered by traditional keyboards.… Read More KMI K-Board Pro 4 Meets Funding Goals
