New Gear on The Horizon

It seems like a fertile time for independent hardware makers to release new products - here are four which came through the ether this week. The MONOLIT MIDI Computer, the Crum Hum drone Synthesizer, Orchid Chord Machine, and the NapkeyChord... Chord Machine. You probably don't need any more gear, but perhaps one of these might bring you some more musical inspiration during the winter months (if you're in the northern hemisphere)...

Light Reft presents MONOLIT, a versatile and intuitive MIDI-computer designed to elevate your music production. With seamless DAW and hardware integration, customizable presets, and a user-friendly interface, MONOLIT offers the flexibility and control you need for your creative process. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated.

More info on that here: https://www.lightreft.jp/

From the company who brought us the Analog Swqeden Crum 2 Drum machine (Superbooth award winner) here is the Crum Hum:

Crum Hum is a 3-voice experimental and expressive soundscaping instrument with generative, ever evolving melodic and harmonic creation.

• 3 melodic voices with expressive touch control
• 12 different Sound engines
• Generative & randomized melodic and chord generation
• 12 different Scales
• Delay, Reverb, Overdrive, LFO
• 3.5mm CV output
• 3.5mm Clock input
• Send and receive Midi sequencing and Midi CC.

More details on that here: https://nystrominstruments.com/

And now for the Orchid, the first instrument from Telepathic Instruments:

Details on their website are scarce: https://telepathicinstruments.com/

And finally the NapKey Chord - with some interesting processing choices on the audio..

The NapkeyChord is an electronic autoharp that breaks traditional boundaries and expands creative possibilities for musicians of all levels. Designed by musicians for musicians, its intuitive ergonomics empower you to play and compose with ease. The NapkeyChord is a portable and sleek instrument, with 84 chords offering infinite possibilities. The NapkeyChord provides 36 major, minor and 7th chords, and the ability to unlock up to 84 chords (the 24 maj7 and min7 chords and the 24 augmented and diminished chords).

Its expressive touchpad allows you to create rich atmospheres, accompaniments, and sounds that will elevate your musical journey. You'll love the way it feels and sounds! This is the electronic autoharp that musicians deserve -- a perfect blend of vintage inspiration and modern innovation, designed to make creating music more accessible and exciting than ever before. By supporting this project, backers will help bring a truly unique instrument to life.

More on the NapkeyChord: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/napkey-instruments/the-napkeychord-your-ultimate-music-instrument

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