LAG Insecte
| LAG Insecte | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | LAG |
| Dates | 1988 |
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The LAG Insecte was a 29 key MIDI controller that is not capable of producing its own sounds, it triggers other instruments via MIDI. It contains an internal Z80 microprocessor, pitch bend. It was specially made in France for Jean-Michel Jarre in 1988 by LAG.[1]
Design
The design was said to be inspired by the film Blade Runner, and drawings of Enki Bilal.[2]
Microphone
A homemade Shure microphone used for the vocoder effect on the track Jean-Michel Jarre track Revolution.
Construction
The black keys were contructed from wood and the black keys were constructed of sheathed leather. The case was also made of wood. The controllers / buttons were made of iron and aged plastic.
Concerts used in
References
- ^ "Insecte LAG". equinoxejmjarre.free.fr. Retrieved 2018-06-25.
- ^ "Le clavier portable Lag "Insecte" (1988-1990) | Aerozone JMJ". aerozonejmj.fr (in French). Retrieved 2018-06-25.
- ^ "Le clavier portable Lag "Insecte" (1988-1990) | Aerozone JMJ". aerozonejmj.fr (in French). Retrieved 2018-06-25.