video upload by Telepathic Instruments
Word is this is a project by Kevin Parker of Tame Impala.
"This is Orchid, an advanced chord generating hardware synthesizer developed for songwriters, producers and musicians to expand the possibilities of songwriting and musical exploration.
Using the synth’s unique chord logic system, users can craft seemingly endless variations of chords with ease and precision, together with its unprecedented chord voicing system that pitches and positions chords at the turn of a single dial. This process effectively expands the potential of the chords to an entire piano’s key set, not just the 12 velocity sensitive keys found on the unit.
Users can then use 'Performance' modes (Strum, Slop, Arpeggiator, Pattern and Harp) to shape and alter the chords to maximise creative expression. All this is brought into sonic existence by a rich polyphonic synth engine (virtual analogue, FM and reed piano emulation) with lush onboard ambient and modulation FX, plus a separate bass synth engine solely for bottom-end accompaniment.
When it’s time to go mobile the Orchid boasts stereo built-in speaker and long-life rechargeable battery charged via USB-C. Speaking of USB-C, the Orchid is capable of sending chords in MIDI form straight to the DAW exactly as they are crafted in the unit, or traditional 5-pin MIDI if you just want to talk straight to your beloved old poly.
Orchid. For Chords.
Video Credits:
Director + Editing: Ryan Fielding
DOP: Thomas Dunphy
Talent: Thomas Manson, Banjo Lucia + Adrian Dzvuke
Creative Team: Love & Money Agency
Production Team: Jules Weston + Sophie Parker
Key Locations:
Lucinda’s Everlastings - Kojonup WA
Golden Valley Tree Park - Balingup WA
Tone City Recording Studios - Injidup WA"
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