Roland Introduces the Aerophone Brisa

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Playlist:

1. Roland Aerophone Brisa | Sound Demos

Watch acclaimed flutist and composer Elena Pinderhughes bring the Aerophone Brisa to life in this expressive sound demo performance. From acoustic emulations to bold synth textures, Elena showcases Brisa’s wide sonic palette with artistry and flair.

Whether you're a wind player, producer, or sound explorer, the Aerophone Brisa offers a fresh take on performance and creativity. Elena’s dynamic playing highlights the instrument’s expressive capabilities and genre-crossing potential.

00:00 SawSqr Reso Lead
00:35 Erhu
00:59 Baritone Sax
01:07 Concert Flute
01:19 Didgeridoo
01:37 Jazz Scat 1
01:44 Dist Saw Lead
01:59 Vibraphone

2. Roland Aerophone Brisa Performance ft. Shabaka Hutchings

The Aerophone Brisa is a next-generation digital wind instrument designed for flutists and wind doublers to inspire bold musical exploration. With intuitive breath control, customizable sounds, and an array of acoustic fingerings, Brisa empowers artists to push sonic boundaries like never before. In this exclusive performance, visionary saxophonist Shabaka Hutchings brings Brisa to life, blending his spiritual jazz roots with futuristic textures and tones. His dynamic improvisation showcases the expressive depth and versatility of Brisa, proving that tradition and innovation can coexist in perfect harmony.

3. Roland Aerophone Brisa | Everything You Need to Know (Featuring Elena Pinderhughes)

Discover the Roland Aerophone Brisa, a revolutionary digital wind instrument designed with flute players in mind. In this in-depth video, flutist Elena Pinderhughes guides you through everything you need to know about Brisa, from expressive sound demos to intuitive design features that adapt to your unique playing style.

In this video, you’ll learn about the SuperNATURAL Winds technology that delivers lifelike tone and dynamic expression, dual breath sensors and motion control for nuanced performance, and customizable fingerings including flute, Brisa, trumpet, and more. You'll also learn about Brisa’s built-in speaker, connectivity, DAW integration, and the companion app for tone editing, controller assignment, and access to Roland Cloud.

00:00 Intro
01:52 Sounds
02:43 Intuitive Design
06:41 Connectivity

Whether you're an experienced wind player, a producer, or just starting your musical journey, Brisa opens up a whole new world of creative possibilities.

Press release follows.


The Popular Roland Aerophone Family Expands with an Innovative Flute-Style Instrument

Los Angeles, CA, September 16, 2025 — Roland introduces Aerophone Brisa, the latest member of the company’s Aerophone family of digital wind instruments.

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Shaping The Silence HexBoard

video upload by Shaping The Silence

Note the above is the introduction video for Shaping The Silence's HexBoard from 2 years ago. Below you will find a playlist with additional videos since then. Don't miss the 2nd video featuring a jam. You can use the player controls to skip to it.

"This video serves as a quick guide to using the HexBoard MIDI controller.

Interested in getting one for yourself? You can buy it now from my website! https://shapingthesilence.com/tech/he...

This hand-built controller features a distinctive hexagonal arrangement of 140 keys, with an RGB LED under each key to illuminate the notes as you play. With the simple interface, you can easily change the note layout to fit your preferences, allowing for a fully customizable experience. It comes in a stylish, compact form-factor making it easy to carry around in a backpack for producing music on-the-go. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, the HexBoard MIDI controller will let you explore music in a fun, intuitive, and uniquely inspiring way!"

HexBoard Playlist by Shaping The Silence
video uploads by Shaping The Silence

Playlist at the time of this post:

1. HexBoard 1.2 Barebones Kit Assembly
2. HexFire - HexBoard Jam with ‪@MatthewParkerTunes‬
3. HexBoard Instruction Manual Firmware 1.01
4. Most Hackable Hexagon MIDI Keyboard? Maybe.
5. Unlock Microtonal Music Effortlessly with HexBoard 1.0 Update! Hexagon MIDI Keyboard
6. HexBoard Build Guide - DIY Hexagon MIDI Instrument
7. I designed a new (open-source) MIDI controller! ...and you can have one too!
8. Testing out my new MIDI controller!
9. HexBoard MIDI Controller Introduction
10. HexBoard Firmware Update - Scales and Velocity #shorts

SYNTHOPHONE - The MIDI Sax, Video Demo Tape

video upload by Patchman Music

"SYNTHOPHONE - The MIDI Sax, Video Demo Tape

I don't know where I acquired it, but I found this old VHS Synthophone demo tape in my collection and digitized and restored it. Some vintage Synthophone footage with inventor Martin Hurni. It also features Steve Coleman playing the Synthophone with his group. Enjoy...

Restored in August 2025, by Matt Traum for Matt's Time Machine:
http://www.mattstimemachine.com"

See the Synthophone label below for additional posts.

SynthAxe Demo - Full Video #sythnaxe #guitar #synth #music

video upload by natr0n

via Wikipedia

"The SynthAxe is a fretted, guitar-like MIDI controller, created by Bill Aitken, Mike Dixon, and Tony Sedivy and manufactured in England in 1985. It is a musical instrument that uses electronic synthesizers to produce sound and is controlled through the use of an arm resembling the neck of a guitar in form and in use. Its name comes from the words synthesizer and axe, a slang term meaning a guitar in rock music. The system was developed as a joint venture funded by Richard Branson's Virgin Group.

The SynthAxe itself has no internal sound source; it is purely a controller and needs synthesizers to produce sound.[1] The neck of the instrument is angled upwards from the body, and there are two independent sets of strings.

The fretboard is continuously scanned and sends signals to synthesizers which produce the sound. The left set determine the pitch played, through contact with the frets on the neck and by sensing the side-to-side bending of the string. The right set of strings are velocity sensitive; these strings can be plucked, strummed or damped in the same manner as a guitar. A keyboard made up of nine keys can also be used to trigger notes instead of the strings.[2] Design of the key toggles was done by the late David Fowler, at the time trading under BJ Hopkins Injection and toolmaking, in Littleworth, Oxford.

An electronic tremolo bar (the 'electronic wang arm') can be used for standard whammy bar effects, or can be redefined to produce different MIDI output such as filter cutoffs or volume.[3]

When originally produced, the SynthAxe was priced at £10,000[4][5] (approximately $13,000) and eventually sold for about £6,000. The instrument was built from aerospace and military grade hardware, and was such a sophisticated and expensive piece of machinery that few were sold, making it difficult to keep the company afloat. In or around 1986, Virgin Games took over the distribution but let it go after a couple of years.

Fewer than 100 SynthAxes were made,[6] and it is difficult to locate used units. Most musicians who desire a MIDI guitar controller often use other alternatives, such as Roland or Axon systems that can convert a guitar's output to MIDI via 13-pin cables and outboard devices or older systems such as the Roland GR-500."

Romain Jovion Live at VivaTech 2025 – Erae Performance

video upload by embodme

"Experience Romain Jovion’s live performance on the Erae Touch at Viva Technology 2025 in Paris. A unique blend of expressive control and electronic sound, powered by Embodme’s innovative musical interface."

Bad Snacks goes "Cutie" to "Bad" - Cooking With Meris (4k)

video upload by Meris

"Come immerse yourself in a NEW tonal culinary show called COOKING WITH MERIS. We'll unveil spectacular artists that will showcase Meris pedals in a variety of dishes that will surely satisfy your palette. Explore the tantalizing high quality effects of Meris that will ignite your senses. Each artist will demonstrate how to make their savory patches from scratch. At the end of each show, the artist will show you how they make their real signature cocktail. The concept has been a year in the making. Here in episode 2, is Bad Snacks. She reveals 3 secret recipes + signature cocktail. Watch as she performs her new single 'Moon Bloom' using ENZO X, prEDITOR v3 and Ableton Live."

The EV: A New Digital/Acoustic Hybrid Stringed-Instrument Synthesizer

video upload by Brian Lindgren

"The EV is a new digital/acoustic hybrid stringed-instrument synthesizer. The instrument’s FFT convolution algorithms combined with the unique and expressive synthesizer create a gritty and textured realism. Using a novel pitch-tracking technology the instrument achieves both high accuracy and low latency; in this way it overcomes the hurdles that have historically plagued pitch-tracking or ‘MIDI’ stringed-instruments. Most importantly, the EV is reliable, expressive, and enjoyable-to-play. The most unique feature of the EV is its sound. While the pitch-tracking technology allows for a responsive and accurate playing experience (which cannot be overvalued), the FFT convolution unlocks new dimensions of sonic possibility and a uniquely responsive electronic instrument. The parametric customizability of the synthesizers, transfer functions, and FFT engines (not to mention the timbral-responsive nature of the FFT convolution algorithms) allows for a responsive and far-reaching sonic palette. Most synthesizers utilize an interface for pitch input that forces the player to adhere to a ‘Western’ twelve-tone scale system, for example, a keyboard. As the EV is a fretless stringed-instrument, it allows for the creation of synthesized music of any particular tuning system. In this way it suggests the creation of music beyond the Western canon, suggesting myriad musical possibilities."

QuRay: AirMidi Controller - SUPERBOOTH 2025

video upload by Bonedo Synthesizers

Quray is an AIR controller that brings the stage to life: control sound, light, and visuals by hand

video upload by QuRay AIR MIDI controller

"Quray is a touchless AIR controller for those who seek freedom and expressiveness. With a single hand movement, you control sound, light, and visual projections. Quray connects via MIDI and CV, integrating with synthesizers, modular systems, and multimedia setups. The magic of movement draws all attention to the artist and creates unforgettable impressions."

Puce Muse, centre de création de musique visuelle | SynthFest 2025

video upload by SynthFest France

Click CC on the bottom of the player for subtitles.

"Serge de Laubier, Composition, chercheur et musicien et nous présente Puce Muse, le centre de création de musique visuelle, et partage pour la première fois au SynthFest, un performance à partir d'un instrument très singulier de sa conception.

Ne manquez pas les nombreux concerts de Puce Muse!

https://www.pucemuse.com/
https://www.pucemuse.com/serge-de-lau..."

Googlish:

"Serge de Laubier, composer, researcher, and musician, presents Puce Muse, the visual music creation center, and shares, for the first time at SynthFest, a performance using a very unique instrument of his own design.

Don't miss Puce Muse's many concerts!

https://www.pucemuse.com/
https://www.pucemuse.com/serge-de-lau..."

PUCE MUSE : Méta-Instrument N°4

video upload by PUCE MUSE

"Developed by PUCE MUSE in collaboration with Catherine Hospitel, Dominique Brégeard and Jérémie Gaston-Raoul, the Meta-Instrument 4 is entirely made by 3D printer.

The result of 5 years of development, the Meta-Instrument 4 embeds 92 high precision sensors and 13 dedicated processors. In particular, ten on-board Meta-Touches measure finger pressure and playing speed with great sensitivity: 3000 times per second on 80 pressure zones. The MI4 is a new generation of digital instrument, fully modular and customizable to allow a new form of virtuosity.

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Fruit de 5 ans de développements, le Méta-Instrument N°4 embarque 92 capteurs de grandes précisions et 13 processeurs dédiés. En particulier, dix Méta-Touch embarqués mesurent la pression des doigts et la vitesse de jeux avec une grande sensibilité : 3000 fois par seconde sur 80 zones de pression. Le MI4 est une nouvelle génération d’instrument numérique entièrement modulaire et personalisable pour permettre une forme de virtuosité inédite."

Hildur Guðnadóttir and Sam Slater live at SUPERBOOTH24

video upload by Superbooth Berlin

"A very special lecture-concert performance by Hildur Guðnadóttir on the Halldorophone and Sam Slater on the modular in the FEZ-auditorium.

Hildur Guðnadóttir
https://www.instagram.com/hildur_gudn...

Sam Slater
https://www.instagram.com/sam.slater...."

Cage Playtronica

video upload by Robin Rimbaud-Scanner

"The Playtron MIDI controller from Playtronica gives you the chance to play pretty much anything. Using alligator clips, you can connect up to 16 objects that can conduct electricity. You might have seen videos of people playing plants or fruit for example. However, if you use conductive copper tape you can also attach this to anything you like and still play them as if a musical instruments.

As a huge admirer of the work and writings of American composer John Cage, I thought it would be interesting combine some of my book collection with the definitive sound of his prepared piano, played live on the books themselves. It's certainly not an impressive piece of music here, and know that it sounds more like someone tuning a piano (🤣), but goodness, what fun it is to physically play anything at hand! And you can marvel at how one of the books in particular just wanted to slip away 😀

Find out more about Playtronica here
https://shop.playtronica.com"

Pairings EP6 Waldorf Quantum + Yamaha YDS 120

video upload by TJontheRoad

"Here's episode #6 of my occasional video series called 'Parings' were I pair up different gear for fun and interesting sounds. This episode features the Waldorf Quantum + Yamaha YDS 120 for some wild out of this world synth sounds."

Sunday Jam : #MIDIPanMarch

video upload by MIDI IN

"Happy #MIDIPanMarch! I'll be using MIDIPan a lot this month to make music and I hope it'll inspire you to do the same. If you're interested in MIDIPan you can find out more here: https://peacockmedia.software/drum/"

0:00 intro
0:26 instruments used
1:15 the track

Make Music in Thin Air: 6 Spatial Performance Tools and Techniques

video upload by loopop

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:40 HANDMATE
3:10 Expression maps
4:15 Thin air notes
4:40 Muting notes
5:10 Scale qtz.
5:35 Timing correct
5:55 Chords in space!
6:40 LEAP MOTION
8:10 GECO V2
9:25 CC Notes (JazzMe)
10:45 CC Air drums
11:25 BeatFader MIDI
12:25 Uwe’s set
14:35 MI.MU Glover
16:10 Posture qualifier
17:40 MODULAR
18:00 Theremin
18:30 Pitch qtz.
19:10 Timing correction
19:40 Flame TAKT
21:20 Flame TON
22:20 STANDALONE
22:10 Theremini
22:40 Flux
24:40 MIDI in AR?
25:10 Misc tools
25:45 More?

Turning a $20 smart ring into a DIY MIDI controller (Colmi R02 + WebMIDI API, hardware and DAW)

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"Here's a super inexpensive #bluetooth #smartring which will dump raw data if politely asked to. So let's try to use that as a #midi / #synthesizer controller! Based on the work of ‪@atc1441‬ , more after the table of contents

00:00 demo: filter control, Y axis
00:19 hi / what is this?
00:41 shoutout to Aaron Christophel ‪@atc1441‬
01:01 Roland Neova / how to determine your ring size
01:22 what's in the box / hardware overview
02:01 it's not a bad smart ring!
02:22 mission statement
02:35 code overview & APIs
03:20 event handlers and MIDI CC
04:03 services and charateristics
04:78 explaining the hardware setup
05:48 patch /mod matrix setup
06:13 it's working! :-)
06:32 ... but it's very slow!
07:08 there's a custom firmware that speeds up data transfer
07:31 interpolation
08:05 example: using this in a DAW with LoopMidi
09:19 conclusion: not perfect, but the hardware certainly can do more
10:40 a very subtle joke / subscribe plxplx?

Links:
Colmi R02 smart ring https://www.aliexpress.us/item/325680...
ATC1441's github page (Firmware and -uploader): https://github.com/atc1441/ATC_RF03_Ring
My github page (MIDI translator): https://github.com/mrfloydst/smartrin...
RF03 Information https://www.bluexmicro.com/product/rf03/
List of MIDI CC commands https://www.presetpatch.com/midi-cc-l...

HÄLP ZIS CHANNEL
https://www.patreon.com/floyd_steinberg
https://floydsteinberg.gumroad.com/
https://floydsteinberg.bandcamp.com/"

Erica Synths Steampipe + Emeo Digital Saxophone

video upload by TJontheRoad

"Here's a quick play through of the Erica Synths Steampipe controlled with the Emeo Digital Saxophone using a couple of my own presets. Off camera, the Boss EV-1-WL expression pedal is also used."

warbl eaganmatrix demo 15 presets 1080p

video upload by HakenAudio

"Controlling the EaganMatrix sound engine with the Warbl wind controller. The Warbl is sending BLE Midi wirelessly to the EaganMatrix engine via the CME WIDI Host.

https://www.hakenaudio.com/
https://warbl.xyz/
https://www.cme-pro.com/widi-uhost/"

Some info on the WARBL2:

WARBL2 Introduction

video upload by WARBL

"I'm pleased to announce the WARBL2, which contains a host of additions and improvements from the original WARBL. Find more details at https://warbl.xyz/

The following iOS MIDI apps were used for the sounds in this video: Celtic Sounds MIDI Module, SoundFonts, and SWAM violin."

"New! I am happy to announce the WARBL2, which is available as of May 2024 and has many new features and improvements while maintaining the original form factor (it is just 5 mm longer). Improvements include: BLE (wireless) MIDI, an inertial measurement unit (IMU: accelerometer and gyroscope), USB-C, an integrated bell sensor, an RGB LED, a faster ARM® Cortex® processor with much greater storage space, a secondary processor dedicated to reading the optical sensors, higher-resolution pressure-sensor readings, lower power consumption, drag-and-drop firmware upgrades, slightly larger toneholes, and the ability to customize fingering charts completely. There is a NiMH battery that supplies at least 10 hours playing time per charge. Complete documentation is available in the WARBL2 User Manual. The WARBL2 is still completely open source. I will also continue to fully support the original WARBL.

What makes WARBL unique?
WARBL is a USB MIDI and BLE MIDI wind controller that allows the traditional musician to practice with headphones or mimic the sound of any instrument using familiar playing techniques. Designed to simulate a variety of open-tonehole wind instruments such as tin whistles, flutes, and bagpipes, WARBL has optical sensors and real toneholes for continuous finger sensing and realistic feel. An air-pressure sensor allows playing with breath or a bagpipe bag."

Read more at https://warbl.xyz

How to connect drum pads directly to the PULSAR-23

video upload by SOMA Laboratory

"Video by Tim Kroker"

SYNTHFEST UK 2024: Arcana Strum

video upload by Sound On Sound magazine

"Arcana Instruments recently won the hardware category of this years MIDI Innovation awards! The creator Boaz gave us a demo of this innovative and educational instrument that anyone can use, designed to be an accessible guitar. Definitely one to check out.

https://arcanainstruments.com/product..."

"Arcana Strum empowers anyone to play guitar.

The Arcana Strum instrument is extremely easy to just pick up and play.

Providing an uplifting experience suitable and accessible for practically everyone.

ACCESSORIES

A range of supporting devices

The Arcana strum can be played in many different ways. During the development stage of the instrument, we carefully studied and considered your needs in order to optimize your playing experience. For instance, several ideas came from observing how people operate motorized wheelchairs, and we incorporated some of these ideas in the accessories we developed. By doing so, we provide solutions for a wide range of needs and abilities, both physical and cognitive.

The story of Arcana began in 2015. Its origin was a young girl who faced difficulty to play musical instruments and wanted to feel equal and included.

Our team of musicians, engineers and designers gathered together and founded Arcana to support her as well as millions of other people around the world who confront similar difficulties."

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ROLI Airwave Showcase with Marco Parisi

video upload by ROLI

"In this performance, filmed in front of a live audience at London’s Fabric nightclub, Grammy Award-winning artist and Seaboard virtuoso Marco Parisi puts Airwave through its paces in a world-first performance.

Pairing our latest innovation with his trusty Seaboard 2, Marco conjures up an eclectic electronic set. Watch him make full use of Airwave’s Five Dimensions of Air to coax a greater degree of expression from his instrument than has ever before been possible.

Airwave is available to preorder now. For a limited time only, you can save on a range of bundles, including the Seaboard 2 and Airwave combo demonstrated by Marco here. But be quick, first shipments are available in strictly limited quantities."