The Kyub MIDI Keyboard is an Open-Source Musical Interface
Rahul Kalvapalle — March 30, 2014 — Tech
References: servoelectricguitar & kickstarter
'Kyub' is a cube-shaped, open source MIDI keyboard that provides a new way to compose, record and perform music. It can be attached to a computer synthesizer or digital audio workstation for enhanced capabilities. Multiple Kyubs can also be attached to facilitate jam sessions and collaborative compositions.
Any computer-based synthesizer can be used to work with the Kyub. The device is equipped with capacitative sensing which, along with the internal accelerometer, allows the volume of notes to be controlled using different levels of touch intensity. The Kyub's internal circuitry monitors the keypads to detect even the lightest finger touch, which is then converted into a musical note. The information is then transmitted over a USB cable in standard MIDI format.
Any computer-based synthesizer can be used to work with the Kyub. The device is equipped with capacitative sensing which, along with the internal accelerometer, allows the volume of notes to be controlled using different levels of touch intensity. The Kyub's internal circuitry monitors the keypads to detect even the lightest finger touch, which is then converted into a musical note. The information is then transmitted over a USB cable in standard MIDI format.
Trend Themes
1. Open-source Musical Interfaces - The Kyub MIDI Keyboard is just one example of the growing trend of open-source musical interfaces, creating opportunities for musicians to customize and enhance their music-making experience.
2. Enhanced Digital Audio Workstations - The integration of cube-shaped music peripherals like the Kyub MIDI Keyboard into digital audio workstations opens up new possibilities for composers and producers to create richer and more interactive music compositions.
3. Collaborative Music Production - With the ability to attach multiple Kyubs together for jam sessions and collaborative compositions, the trend of collaborative music production is gaining momentum, enabling musicians to work together seamlessly and creatively.
Industry Implications
1. Music Technology - The open-source nature of the Kyub MIDI Keyboard presents potential disruptive innovation opportunities within the music technology industry, encouraging the development of more customizable and affordable musical interfaces.
2. Computer Synthesizers - The compatibility of the Kyub MIDI Keyboard with any computer-based synthesizer creates disruptive innovation opportunities within the computer synthesizer industry, promoting greater accessibility and versatility for musicians.
3. Digital Audio Workstations - The integration of cube-shaped music peripherals like the Kyub MIDI Keyboard into digital audio workstations opens up disruptive innovation opportunities within the digital audio workstation industry, revolutionizing the way composers and producers interact with their workstations.
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