Midihex
Categories: Hardware Prototypes/Non-Commercial products
Submitted By: Ben Glover
Elevator Pitch
Midihex
The Midihex is an isomorphic MIDI controller with a hexagonal keyboard layout inspired by the rare Axis-49.
Product Description
How It’s Innovative
The Midihex is the first isomorphic MIDI controller with Hall-effect keys in a compact format and with software that will be made open-source. It opens up the possibility of an affordable MPE controller for use with microtonal scales as well as isomorphic patterns such as the Harmonic Table or Wicki-Hayden.
See MIDI Innovation In Action
Most Inspiring Use Cases
This is a new prototype which has only just been completed, but is already attracting interest in the microtonal music community.
Expansion Plans
Once the basic version has been established there are plans for further models with expanded keys and controls, and built-in sounds.
Commercialization
It is intended to sell kits and fully-built units online via the Gullsonix website and stores such as Thonk.