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Advanced MIDI Expression

Status: limited supply available and custom orders

Independant pitchbend and articulation control

Multiple Interface MIDI host and control surface

Intergrated zPad XYZ articulator

Display interface doubles as parameter editor

Fretboard

One-handed pitchbends

Description

The Netherblade is a unique and expressive musical instrument. Stylish, precise, fast, and fun to play. This is the first MIDI controller that can accurately bend pitch from any note to any other note on a standard keyboard, fretboard or grid layout. There is virtually no learning curve for any keyboardist or guitarist although there are infinite open doors to create new techniques. Independent per-note pitchbending is seamless and fluid with nothing in the way of sliding to any interval in any direction whilst remaining in tune. Vibrato is natural and intuitive with no need for fixed LFO modulation. The instrument allows a players character to come thru so no two performances will sound exactly alike
Response time is lightning fast and, with no moving parts, can play faster than a standard keyboard.
Pitch and articulation are separated for easier control. With the integrated XYZ pad, you can simultaneously modify 3 MIDI controllable parameters while playing and bending notes in real time. Examples: volume, timbre, harmonics, muting, effects, etc. Additional switches provide octave up/down and configurable keyswitching.

Quotes

"Polyphonic Ondes Martenot", "True Fretless Keyboard", "Fun To Play!", "Fast Learning Curve"

Features

Custom touch sensitive control surfaces optimized for musical application
Patent pending software that solves the pitchbend issues of the non-linear piano keyboard and fretboard spacing
High resolution, 500 nits video graphical display interface supports standard layout piano keyboard, guitar fretboard, and Grid Pads
Integrated XYZ articulation control surface
Custom real wood hand finished or pro paint design. Every instrument is unique
Repercussion feature for velocity control and super fast repeating chords
Supports internal VST host to work self-contained without an external computer
MIDI can be routed to external hosts via USB or 5-pin din
Per-note pitchbend control Works with or without MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression)
Supports WIFI and Bluetooth for wireless usage
Comprehensive parameter editing and presets
High quality stereo audio output
Sustain and expression pedal input jack
Lightweight and portable. Setup on a stand or wear it with a strap
Will support MIDI 2.0