The Airpiano is a touch-free musical interface that allows musicians and artists to interact using hand movements over the instrument’s sensors. It is now available for € 1,099.
The Airpiano device itself does not produce any sounds; however, it sends MIDI and OSC (open sound control) information to a computer via a USB connection. Included software (compatible with both Windows and Mac OS X) allows the musician to:
- Create and save arrangement presets
- Assign keys and faders with MIDI messages (OSC messages are sent automatically)
- Assign keys with preset-load messages (allows loading presets directly from the device)
- Set momentary button functionality
- Set pedal / foot switch functionality (MIDI CC , Global Velocity or Preset Loader)
Airpiano hardware specifications:
- 8 infrared proximity sensors create up to 24 virtual keys and 8 virtual faders
- 40 LEDs provide easy orientation and visual feedback
- 1 momentary button allows switching between presets directly from the device
- 1/4 in. connector for using an expression pedal or a foot switch
- Power 9Vdc
- USB 2.0
- Dimensions: 960 x 160 x 26 mm
- Weight: 2.8 kg
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