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Muse Kinetics
Intuitive MIDI controllers with a human touch
As digital production gear continues to expand what's possible when creating live music or recording, musicians need more advanced and intuitive ways to harness that potential. The late Keith McMillen is the brain behind Muse Kinetics, and his decades of research and development always sought to enhance the connection between musicians and the tools they use to create.
Formerly known as Keith McMillen Instruments, Muse Kinetics carries on McMillen's legacy, and its philosophy is easily seen in the large, multi-dimensional pads, equipped with MPE for greater, more human control over all sorts of parameters. Whether you play keys, guitar, bass, drums, or want to get your modular rig or live band in sync via MIDI, Muse Kinetics makes it feel natural. Check out our guide to everything Muse Kinetics below!
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Formerly known as Keith McMillen Instruments, Muse Kinetics carries on McMillen's legacy, and its philosophy is easily seen in the large, multi-dimensional pads, equipped with MPE for greater, more human control over all sorts of parameters. Whether you play keys, guitar, bass, drums, or want to get your modular rig or live band in sync via MIDI, Muse Kinetics makes it feel natural. Check out our guide to everything Muse Kinetics below!
12 Step2 MIDI Controller Pedal
An intuitive tool for adding new sonic dimensions and control to your live performances, the 12Step2 is a MIDI foot controller that's laid out like a keyboard for a familiar feel. Each key can trigger anything from a single note to a five note chord, or can launch samples or whole backing tracks. Want to create ambient sounds? Use the legato or toggle modes for pads. If you need more control, the 12 Step2 can integrate with an extra expression controller, and connects to external hardware via TRS MIDI Out, 2 CV outputs, and MIDI over USB-C.
QuNexus Galaxy 25-Key Keyboard Controller
Engage with your software synths in new ways with the QuNexus Galaxy. Equipped with MIDI polyphonic expression, each of the 25 keys react to velocity, aftertouch, and tilt. With an algorithm based on the K-Board Pro 4, it allows the user to calibrate velocity and expression curves and key sensitivity. To help keep your creativity flowing, the lighted keys change color depending on velocity, and illuminate to indicate arpeggios and sequences.
SoftStep3 MIDI and CV Controller
Perhaps the most versatile controller in Muse Kinetics' lineup, the SoftStep3 features 10 plus-shaped pads that can be used to send MIDI notes, continuous controller numbers (CC), and program change messages. Each pad can be programmed for multi-dimensional expression along the X, Y, and Z axis, meaning you can program each pad to do something different whether you press up, down, left, right or in -- that's a lot of control! SoftStep3's comprehensive I/O includes TRS MIDI out, 2 CV outputs, and MIDI over USB-C, allowing it to connect to a wide range of sources and destinations, including hardware synths, guitar effects processors, or a computer!
BopPad Galaxy MPE DrumPad Controller
Electronic drumming has come a long way since the '80s, and the BopPad Galaxy is a key to unlocking all the possibilities of a modern e-kit. Offering user-adjustable sensitivity, it's compatible with sticks, mallets, or hands. The surface is split into four zones, each is programmable to send MIDI notes or CCs for velocity, pitch bend, pressure, and location. The BopPad Galaxy is engineered for supreme accuracy and latency under 3ms, to retain a natural playing experience even dedicated acoustic drummers should feel comfortable with!