Tag: Keith McMillen

Keith McMillen On Kickstarting A Music Controller Revolution

Keith McMillen (right) has been exploring new ideas for electronic music instruments for nearly 35 years, starting in 1979 with his company Zeta Music and more recently with Keith McMillen Instruments. His most recent creations are the QuNeo and QuNexus controllers, both developed using a ‘crowdfunding’ approach. Synthtopia’s Elisabeth Lewin talked with McMillen about new instrument… Read More Keith McMillen On Kickstarting A Music Controller Revolution

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Keith McMillen Intros QuNeo Multi-Touch MIDI Controller (Sneak Preview)

Keith McMillen has introduced QuNeo – a ‘different species of pad controller’ for electronic musicians, DJs, VJs and DIY hackers. While it covers all of the functionality of other pad controllers, QuNeo adds the power of touch recognition in other dimensions. Each of the 27 pads, sliders and rotary sensors are pressure, velocity, and location sensitive.… Read More Keith McMillen Intros QuNeo Multi-Touch MIDI Controller (Sneak Preview)

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K-Bow Turns Violins Into Electronic Music Controllers

Keith McMillen’s K-Bow is a new sensor bow for stringed instruments. Combined with a standard violin, bass, cello, or viola the K-Bow allows traditional instrumentalists to access the unlimited sound world that a computer provides, while utilizing the virtuosity built from years of practice. The K-Bow gathers information about a performance through several sensors including… Read More K-Bow Turns Violins Into Electronic Music Controllers

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