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Cristalonde

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Cristalonde

Product Description

Cristalonde

Cristalonde is a modular gestural controller for electronic musicians and composers, inspired by the Ondes Martenot. It combines a pitch ring and intensity key for precise, expressive control of sound pitch and dynamics. Fully compatible with MIDI 2.0 and CV, it integrates seamlessly with modern and vintage setups.


How It’s Innovative

Cristalonde reintroduces physical expressivity into electronic music through a unique combination of a pitch ring and an independent intensity key. Its plug & play modular design, distinctive transparent aesthetic, and dual compatibility with MIDI 2.0 and CV offer a refined, tactile alternative to conventional controllers, merging acoustic-like gesture with modern music technology.

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Most Inspiring Use Cases

Cristalonde enables mesmerizing live performances where sound is shaped in real-time through expressive hand gestures, turning the musician’s movements into both an auditory and visual experience on stage.

Expansion Plans

Future plans include developing new gestural controllers in the same modular family, integrating a dedicated Eurorack module, and releasing a software companion for advanced MIDI mapping and performance customization. Diaphane will expand its product line while maintaining its unique transparent aesthetic identity.

Commercialization

Cristalonde is currently a functional hardware prototype, developed and tested with early adopters. It is not yet commercially available, with production planned via a Kickstarter campaign later this year. This submission aims to gather visibility and industry feedback ahead of its official market launch. The first production run will be funded through the campaign, followed by distribution via specialized retailers. Key opinion leaders and synth influencers will support product awareness and demos. The brand name is Diaphane, which means “transparent” in French — a concept reflected in our design philosophy: every controller we produce will always feature a transparent plexiglass casing, making visual performance a core part of the experience.