Itinerant Keyboard and Diplomat interface module

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"The Itinerant is 5th in the now epic "Tourist" series of circuit bent keyboards built into antique suitcases. It takes a departure being built around the classic kit keyboard design we all know and love for its juicy wonderful analog waveforms. The controls are centered around user assignables rather than presets. The nature of these keyboards is more that of momentary beauty than solid SK-1 predictability. It is shown here sequenced by the Diplomat interface module. The Diplomat is a new addition in the Umbrella Company arsenal. It is a 40 A/D input, 8 midi/analog switching output interface and controller. The main bay features pairs for 40 different ascii signals which are transmitted over a standard usb cable, and can then be used for just about anything. Shown here, the 'a' pair is connected to a plate and alligator clip and is being used to start a sequence in Max which steps through 5 midi messeges at about 185 bpm. The midi is then used by the Diplomat's output section to trigger the connection of 5 respective bends in the main bay of the keyboard. The apple remote is also demonstrated for a bend switching application. Also on the front panel: convenient voltage leads for motors and solenoids, and power/midi indicator leds. Both pieces are available on ebay this week! Feel free to email with questions at theumbrellacompany@yahoo.com
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