The Rhizome Now Available

YouTube via Feeltune


"The Rhizome: the groove machine with and for VST has just been released.

The dream to combine the power of a PC and the ergonomic of a real musical instrument is becoming reality.

Feeltune announces the release of the Rhizome; one of the highlights of the MusikMesse when it was first presented last March. Many sites and magazines rated it best of the 2010 trade show! The Rhizome is the future of groove machines.

What are the differences with the competition? The Rhizome is a hybrid in which you install virtual instruments and effects in a VST/VSTi format (For Pc). No more limitations in terms of sounds and effects; with the Rhizome you choose the style of sound and instruments you want to play. Once downloaded you can mix your plug-in with the mixing desk; create your sequences, patterns and tracks with the multi modes and multi tracks sequencer which is the brain working behind the scene.

What are the differences with the other hybrids already on the market? The Rhizome is not just a keyboard with a Pc or a Pc Rack; it is a real musical instrument which has been designed for the pleasure to play and compose music and is equipped with software running an innovative interface with numerous displays and controllers.

The Rhizome is a real-time instrument: programming, recording, sampling, adding instruments and effects, tuning; all you do is live! There is no interruption when you play on stage or record in a studio. The objective: to free up your inspiration and creativity.

The development of the Rhizome took several years of R&D; 50 engineers and the validation of around 10 user groups. Today the Rhizome is an aggregate of the best technology and know-how.

For the Audio it is RME that does the job; it has been chosen because of its stability and sound quality which is recognized by everybody.

For the display; forget the small monochrome displays; the Rhizome offers 4 large displays (24 bit colors)

For the controllers; the Rhizome has 102 controllers in which you find 16 dynamic pads and 32 endless knobs

You get the Windows XPE which is a version of Windows XP Pro that has been redesigned and compiled especially for Feeltune. It offers a better stability and a total compatibility with VSTs.

For the effects and instruments; some of them have been developed by Ohm Force, well know key player of the market.

A Design and solid ergonomic; a size and weight that allows bringing the Rhizome with you as hand luggage when you travel by plane.

For its embedded system; you get power and reliability: Intel processor and mother board, server AC, silent fans.

Software, proprietary electronic card and box: build, assemblage and control in France.

Connections: The several in/out allow you to connect and use screens, mousse, midi controllers; hard disk and/or additional audio card.

Communication: The Rhizome is the first instrument to totally implement CopperLan; a new protocol that above the Midi transcription really revolutionize the communication between audio-video machines.

Technical Specifications

Rhizome SE :
- Intel Core 2 Duo 2,93 GHz x 2
- RAM / HD : 2 Go / 250 Go
- Plugs : 1 FireWire, 6 USB, 1 DVI, 1 HDMI, network Gigabit 100/100
- Audio : 1 headset, 2 balanced analog inputs and 2 balanced analog outputs, 1 ADAT, 1 SPDIF/AES, 1 E/S MIDI
- Feeltune software :
o Multitrack sequencer
o Virtual mixing desk
o VST/VSTi Host
o Drum Sampler
o Program Sampler
o Effects: Vocoder, Reverb, EQ, Distorsion, Filter, Flanger, Chorus, Delay, Compressor, Limiter, Bit Crusher, Pitch shifter, Stereolizer, Auto Pan, Enveloper, Multiband distortion, Deeser
o Synths : AcidLiner, SimpleSynth, Napper, TR 8s8, TR 9s9, TR6s6, TR 7s7, TR 7s27, L1nn Drum, DrumLator
- Ohm Force Sympthom synth
- CopperPlug LE (over lan control)

Dimensions : 52,4 x 42,7 x 14,1 cm (20.63 x 16.81 x 5.55 in)
Poids : 12,5 kg (27,55 lb)

Rhizome XE :
The same than SE with :
- Intel Core 2 Duo 2,93 Ghz x 2
- RAM / HD : 2 Go / 250 Go
- 6 balanced analog inputs
- Gforce Oddity
- Gforce Minimonstra
- Tight VNC
- CopperPlug MAX (over lan control)

Rhizome UXE :
The same than XE with :
- Intel Core 2 Quad 2,5 Ghz x 4
- RAM / HD : 4 Go / 500 Go
- Gforce Oddity
- Gforce Minimonstra
- Tight VNC
- CopperPlug MAX (over lan control)
- Other software sequencers or VST host compatible
More informations, medias and customer forum at www.feeltune.com"

Rhizome_Patterns & song Mode_HQ

YouTube via rhizzmusic | September 04, 2010

"To arrange your songs, you don't need to program by hand or to assemble by mouse anymore, this instrument permits to create it in real time by activate patterns from the pads. In case of mistake Rhizome got undo/ redo records function. To humanize and work the groove's sequences, each track has exclusive functions such as non-destructive quantization, play speed alteration, groove FX, looping, cue points. A new concept in the world of hybrids, calibrated for the creation and the live performance. Much more than a simple controller, a sequencer or a drum box sampler, the Rhizome is a real station of musical creation VSTi and VSTfx compatible, which offers included several features : instruments, virtual effects, a complete mixing desk, AUDIO/ MIDI I/O and an amazing multimode sequencer. With a new ergonomics, many controls and functionalities in real time, this machine is an electronic instrument created in order to serve the production and stage addicts. Just connect your speakers, start it & play!"

Rhizome_Patterns & song_mode.mp4

YouTube via rhizzmusic | September 03, 2010

"To arrange your songs, you don't need to program by hand or to assemble by mouse anymore, this instrument permits to create it in real time by activate patterns from the pads. In case of mistake Rhizome got undo/ redo records function. To humanize and work the groove's sequences, each track has exclusive functions such as non-destructive quantization, play speed alteration, groove FX, looping, cue points. Rhizome is a real station of musical creation VSTi and VSTfx compatible, which offers included several features : instruments, virtual effects, a complete mixing desk, AUDIO/ MIDI I/O and an amazing multimode sequencer. Rhizome The future is NOW."
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Musikmesse: Musikmesse 2010: Feeltune Rhizome Groove Machine

YouTube via musotalk — April 01, 2010 — Video in High Quality auf http://www.musotalk.tv

Das sagt der Hersteller: Easy to use like a groove machine, powerful like the latest computer technology, and empowered by the versatility of plugins. Today the Rhizome is the only box combining samplers, mixing desk, sequencers and synthesizers, totally open and compatible with VSTs.


Unsere Meinung ist: Läuft auf Windows XP mit RME Audiohardware und soll auch Cubase steuern können. Ich finde das Konzept etwas unklar. Wir haben die ersten Protoypen gesehen und bleiben gespannt auf mehr.

Jilien Piau ist Salesmanager von Feeltune

..make more music :)
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Musikmesse: Musikmesse 2010

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Musikmesse: Rhizome - Awesome Groove Machine

YouTube via Ihavesynth

"IHaveSynth.com at Musikmesse in Frankfurt 2010. We beleive that the Rhizome groove machine was one of the shows highlights. Nicolas Piau from Feeltune made a great demo for the Ihavesynth team in place. He made a track from scratch in a couple of minutes, and really got into it.

Read more at www.Ihavesynth.com

http://www.ihavesynth.com/blog/musikm..."

Rhizome - Nicolas speaks about his invention

Musikmesse: Musikmesse_2010_Feeltune_Rhizome.AVI

YouTube via FrequencyTestSystem

"Feeltune Rhizome is a Standalone Groovebox live performance sequencer and sampler"

Rhizome Sequencer System @ Musikmesse 2010 (based on a PC)

YouTube via Moogulator

"Impressions from the new Rhozome synth/sequencer - in fact it is a dual core computer with step sequencer up to 64 patterns, plugins (comes with a lot of plugins like Minimonsta and Ohmforce filters, so you may start with it immediately), allows other stuff, since it is XP E (for embedded) as OS, 18kilos, dynamic pads, and freely assignable to unlimited real time track length. there's still room for more, so do not expect it to be the final specs, but that's what was shown. a very nice piano roll real time edit. that allows to "draw" notes with the endless encoders that are also push buttons and finally nice ppl. - you can easily move start / end point of loops in the grid and more. plus the classic chase light sequencing stuff. by sequencer.de synth database."

Musikmesse: フランクフルトメッセ 2010 Musikmesse feeltune Rhizome

YouTube via RockoNCompany

"Cからの解放！本来の制作のインスピレーションを妨げない感覚は、マウスとキーボードの世界から進化するなかで生まれて行きます。日本では聞き慣れないfeeltuneというメーカーから、サンプラー/シーケンサー/ミキシングコンソール/シンセサイザーを大型のLCDディスプレイで、快適に創作活動が出来るオールインワン・マシン「Rhizome」が発表されました！

昨今の流行の一つでもあるハードとソフトのハイブリットマシーンの最先端にいきなり踊り出た本機、VSTプラグインにも対応しており拡張性もバッチリです！グルーヴマシンの様な分かり易さとリアルタイム性は、Empower your creativityとメーカーが謳っている通り、新たな制作＆パフォーマンススタイルを生み出してくれるかもしれません！日本発売が待ち遠しい限りです！！

Empower your creativityあなたの創造性に大きな力をとでも言うのでしょうか？"

Googlish:
"C release from! Sense does not preclude the creation of the original inspiration is going to evolve among the world born of the mouse and keyboard. Feeltune unfamiliar from the manufacturer in Japan that, sampler / sequencer / mixing console / synthesizers large LCD display, all in one machine can comfortably creative activities "Rhizome" has been released!

This machine came suddenly at the forefront of dance Haiburittomashin of hardware and software is also one of the recent epidemic, VST down pat is also scalable and also supports plug-ins! Real-time and is easy to understand like Guruvumashin, Empower your creativity as the manufacturer claims that with a new production and might be able to create a performance style! I can not wait until the Japanese release! !

Empower your creativity and also say what a great influence on your creativity?"

Feeltune Rhizome demonstration at the MusikMesse 2010

YouTube via gearjunkies

" The guys from Feeltune gaves us a demonstration of the Rhizome. This is definately an interesting machine to keep our eyes on. The Rhizome on the Messe was a prototype, the first release will come in Q3 2010."

Musikmesse: Rhizome Sequencer preview

YouTube via synerjee
"Testing the prototype of the Feeltune Rhizome sequencer at the Frankfurt 2010 Messe on Thursday. This is a really intriguing concept - lots of steps and lots of tracks and your existing plugins just work. See also http://www.feeltune.com/. Yes - I'm very much aware that the sound is sub-par, but that's what you get with a camera phone on a busy fair. The plugins used were Karnage, E-phonic Drumatic and Voltkitchen Minimogue."

via Rhizome

"Easy to use like a groove machine, powerful like the latest computer technology, and empowered by the versatility of plugins. Today the Rhizome is the only box combining samplers, mixing desk, sequencers and synthesizers, totally open and compatible with VSTs.


* . Unique large display areas
* . Optimal user experience
* . Advanced real-time capabilities
* . Innovative interface
* . Wide range of instruments and effects available"

Rhizome Groove Machine by Feeltune

YouTube via rhizzmusic
"The Rhizome is an innovative groove machine combining samplers, sequencers, synthesizers, mixing desk, totally open and compatible with VSTs. The Rhizome has been already recognized by professional like a very promising groove machine that will make a difference. The Rhizome is a key milestone in 2010 that will improve the way the music is composed and played live. Check out the video on http://www.feeltune.com"

"Easy to use like a groove machine, powerful like the latest computer technology, and empowered by the versatility of plugins. Today the Rhizome is the only box combining samplers, mixing desk, sequencers and synthesizers, totally open and compatible with VSTs.

* . Unique large display areas
* . Optimal user experience
* . Advanced real-time capabilities
* . Innovative interface
* . Wide range of instruments and effects available"