Roger Linn Design LinnStrument 128

Intelligentes Design und guter MPE-Einstieg

Finde die Linn eine mega tolle Ergänzung für mein Studio. Das Abwenden von der Klaviatur ist eine gute Entscheidung -gerade bei MPE- und die Linn hat sehr viele Modifizierungsoptionen, sodass man sie auch sehr unterschiedlich einsetzen kann.

Mein allereinziger DownPoint ist, dass sie nicht wirklich feedback gibt, wie bei bspw ROLi. Die Pads auf denen Man drückt sind leider konstant Hart und fühlen sich im Spielgefühl etwas trocken an:/

Brilliant instrument for MPE

The Linnstrument is a must have for those seeking true expressiveness from a mid controller. It has a learning curve obviously and is not a cheap investment but it is definitely the best MPE based controller on the market.

Best MIDI controller

I have not tried the LinnStrument with 200 keys, but the 128 is good enough and with a much more affordable price. The LinnStrument can truly provide full expressivity with pressure and X/Y sensors, and is easier to learn (for absolute beginners) than a keyboard layout or a guitar. The LinnStrument has become my main instrument. If you do the math, the 200-key LinnStrument only gives you 9 more notes than the 128-key LinnStrument, so I don't feel like I'm missing out something. Roger Linn treats you well, he's open to direct communication over email, and you get the feeling also with his hand written signature on the instrument, the custom-made bag, and the free content you get with BitWig 8-track, and the open source firmware. The only small disappointment I have with the LinnStrument is that the keys have virtually no "travel", so it often feels like pressing on a hard surface. And it's also a bit disappointing that very low-velocity keys are not detected, so it's less sensitive than (for instance) a touchscreen. That doesn't remove the glory of the instrument, though, it's just room for improvement. I am very satisfied with this purchase.

A wonderful performance tool for virtual instruments

After a few weeks I’m quite proficient on this seemingly unusual keyboard. It’s expressive qualities are amazing and it is completely intuitive. It’s particularly useful with Modelled instruments from the likes of Audio Modelling and Sample Modeling.

The axes of expression are easily configurable, and ergonomically familiar even if you’ve never used a Linnstrument before. Highly recommend.

Simpy genius MPE midi controller

Just a Super MPE midi controller in every way :-

easy to learn to play and the double polyphonic sequencer is excellent !!! allowing expanded creative opportunities for live and studio musicians,

A wonderful midi controller

It's an isomorphic keyboard with a customisable row offset (I prefer 6 semitones over the default string-instrument 5, faster to get used to after a piano keyboard)

Very good vertical and horizontal precision and velocity sensitivity, pressure sensitivity is good

Actuation is instant, the "pads" do not move

Very sturdy

With a tiny bit of midi routing and copying, can be used with full polyphonic expression with any synth

The lights can be changed with CC or you can change the firmware yourself (it's open source)

Very useful pitch quantisation modes inbuilt or you can play "fretless"

Has a fancy step sequencer inbuilt

Well cushioned carry bag with detachable shoulder strap included

Comes with Bitwig 8-track after registration.

Cons: It's expensive; only 3 notes in a vertical column can be played