Eigenharp
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Eigenharp is a brand of electronic instrument made by Eigenlabs, a company based in Devon, UK,[1] invented by John Lambert and released in 2009 after developing it for eight years.[2][3] The "instrument" is in essence a highly flexible and portable controller, with the sound being actually generated in the software it drives.
Characteristics of all of the instruments are:
- A matrix of velocity sensitive multi-expressive keys, each of which act like a 6-way analog joystick. This allows the simultaneous pitch bend and modulation (or other parameters) of each played note individually.
- A stick-like vertical form factor akin to a sitar for the larger models or a flute in the smaller ones.
- A built-in wind controller, giving the larger versions of the instrument an appearance similar to a bassoon.
- One or two ribbon controller strips.
- The software is available as open-source under the GPLv3 and runs both on Macintosh and Windows.
Additionally, the larger models have:
- A series of percussion keys
- A built-in step sequencer with indicator LEDs for each key.
- A headphone amplifier with an output on the instrument
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[edit] Models
The instrument comes in three models: Alpha, Tau, and Pico, in decreasing order of size. Each has a breath-pipe, a key matrix (120, 72, and 18) and a ribbon controller. The Alpha and Tau also have 12 percussion keys each, a second ribbon controller, and headphone output. The Alpha also has microphone preamplifier with an input on the instrument.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b "About Eigenlabs". Eigenlabs. http://www.eigenlabs.com/about. Retrieved 2010-09-11.
- ^ Murph, Darren (2009-10-08). "Eigenharp Pico and Alpha slowly remove shroud of mystery, gets stratospheric price tags". Engadget. http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/08/eigenharp-pico-and-alpha-slowly-remove-shroud-of-mystery-gets-s/. Retrieved 2010-09-11.
- ^ Masters, Tim (2009-10-08). "Do you drum it, strum it or stroke it?". BBC News. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8294355.stm. Retrieved 2010-09-11.
[edit] External links
[edit] Articles
- Do you drum it, strum it or stroke it? - BBC News, 8 October 2009
- G4 TV Coverage of the Eigenharp
- Eigenharp Article on CrunchGear
- Eigenharp News, Tips and Tricks
- In-depth Eigenharp Alpha review after three months - EigenZone, 21 June 2010
