Starr Labs ZTAR Mini-ZS

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via SYNTH CITY Reverb

Note auction links are affiliate links. See the site's privacy policy for more info.

"Used Starr Labs ZTAR Mini-ZS. Tested and in great working condition. Includes padded gig bag, manual, and power adapter.

From Starr Labs:

'The Mini-Z is only 24” long and offers a comfortable playing position for two-handed tapping, whether sitting or standing. Rather than just an ordinary tapping instrument, this might be considered the first truly optimized keyboard for guitarists. The Ztar “Poly” mode allows playing more than one-note-per-string which allows piano-style cluster voicings, impossible guitar chords, and the freedom of two-hands tapping without being limited to just six notes. Play 100 notes or more together, it you can reach them! By putting the fingerboard directly in front of the player’s body, both hands have perfect access to the neck without stretching or reaching at an awkward angle. It’s most apparent when sitting back in an easy chair, a normally difficult position for guitar-playing, especially two-hand tapping. Even a Stick is a little cumbersome in this position and usually requires a belt-hook. This Mini-Z is for tapping only however the full list of Options is available for adding on.

Adding StringTriggers creates the Mini-ZS model or Drum/Expression Pads with Rubber Trigger Bars for the Mini-ZX model. These can be combined to create the Mini-ZXS!'"

CLICK FOR MORE »

Starr Labs MINIZ12 Midi Guitar Double Neck

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via MATRIXSYNTH CLASSIFIEDS

"Custom made double neck Starr Labs Midi Guitar. Based on an standard Starr Labs Mini Z, a second neck was added so it could be played as a Midi Chapman Stick (a Grand Stick: six strings per hand instead of five), for a total range of nearly 8 octaves (grand piano range). The color pattern in the keys follows the standard tunning of a Chapman Stick (4ths in one neck / 5ths in the other neck). MIDI and USB connections. Pitch bend / mod joystick.

More info in the Starr Labs web page.

Includes all the original accesories (cables, cd with drivers, manuals, etc.) + wooden flight case.

Perfect condition, as new. Almost unused (only 4-5 times) and always at home.

Located in Madrid (Spain). If you live near me I can show it to you in person. Will ship worldwide.

2900 dollars (original price above 4000 dollars)."

CLICK FOR MORE »

Starr Labs Z7S Ztar - Guitar Synthesizer Midi Controller Keytar

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

"Up for auction at Low Reserve is the Starr Labs Z7S Guitar Synthesizer Midi Controller. It is in 100% Operational Condition and excellent Cosmetic Condition, with just a few minor scuffs which are nearly undetectable. The Strap Nuts were upgraded to Locking Schallers. This model is loaded with every option listed below. In fact, the Breath Controller tubes are still in their unopened packaging. Also included is the Power Supply, Soft Case, Owners Manual, Tuning Tools, and Owners Manual/Driver on CD.

o 6 Velocity-sensitive String Triggers
o 4-Way programmable Joysitck
o 6 Touch Pads TCA
o Ribbon Controller
o Programmable Mod Wheel Pot
o Ribbon Controller w/ 2 added touch pads
o Unlimited string and finger board tunings
o 32 Mappable Zones
o Programmable Chording System
o Arpeggiator
o Sequencer
o Volume Pedal Port
o Sustain Pedal Port
o MIDI and USB i/o
o Power Supply

If you’ve stumbled upon this auction and are not familiar with the Starr Labs line of Ztar products, please see the manufacturers description below.

The new Ztar Z7S MIDI guitar from Starr Labs offers unsurpassed ultra high-speed MIDI control for today’s guitarists. The Ztar differs from other guitar synths in that it provides the industry’s only glitch-free, 6-string x 24 fret touch-sensitive keyed-fingerboard; ideal for playing and controlling all aspects of synthesizers, samplers, and sound modules.

Being truly polyphonic, the Z7S can simultaneously play multiple notes per-string per fret. The cutting edge touch-sensing keyed-fingerboard has been developed with 32 separate programmable zones, each with its own channel, voice, transposition, tuning, hammer-ons and sensitivity settings. The strings have programmable tunings, and each key on the entire fingerboard may be tuned independently as well. The embedded arpeggiator as well as the programmable chording system may be assigned to separate fingerboard zones, layers and/or frets . This fingerboard system is highly suited to Drum mapping when percussion or loop playback is called for, or composition when accompanying chords are needed.

CLICK FOR MORE »

Wireless LinnStrument with StarrLabs AirPower 3 prototype

Published on Jan 26, 2015

"Only at NAMM! StarrLabs came by the LinnStrument booth with a prototype of their upcoming AirPower3. Wireless class compliant MIDI over USB with 36 hours of bus power built in. The latency is barely noticeable, I could only slightly feel it when playing rapid 64th notes. With that we instantly have a perfect wireless solution for using the LinnStrument on any stage!

More info: http://www.starrlabs.com/product/airp..."

"Now all of your favorite USB MIDI devices are wireless! The AirPower3 works with all class compliant USB MIDI devices such as the Novation Launchpad, Ableton Push, Alesis Keyboards and hundreds of other instruments and devices. Features include 16 selectable RF channels, dropout protection to prevent stuck notes , and up to 200′ of unobstructed range. 'AirPower, the possibilities are wireless…'"

Custom STARR LABS POLYPHONIC AFTERTOUCH MIDI Controller

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

"ZBOARD STARR LABS POLYPHONIC AFTERTOUCH key MIDI controller CUSTOM & ULTRA RARE!

It senses both Channel AND Polyphonic Aftertouch on ultra sensitive keys.
Multiple tunings! Any key to any midi note value, including whole chords on each key if required.
Fully programable from its own OS.

This is a custom model, made for me one year ago for a custom project I had. I has been on a smoke free studio, never played outside.
NO LONGER MADE, this is a relic, and part of MIDI history. It took 6 months to manufacture on custom order.

http://www.starrlabs.com/

only a handfull made.

http://www.starrlabs.com/product/zboard/"

CLICK FOR MORE »

First Look at the Starr Labs iTar @ 2014 NAMM Show

Published on Feb 3, 2014 StarrLabsZone·51 videos

"A small sample of people playing the iTar for their very first time! The iTar essentially is a standalone button based guitar fretboard driven by an iPad. You can run your favorite music software applications, slide the iPad into the adjustable dock, and start playing and recording instantly!"

AirPower MIDI Wireless - Distance Test using Alesis Vortex Keytar

Published on Feb 14, 2013 StarrLabsZone·40 videos

"A simple walking test to see how far we could transmit MIDI messages using our Starr Labs AirPower MIDI Wireless unit and an Alesis Vortex Keytar. Please note that your results using the AirPower may vary."

STARR Labs on eBay (RSS)

Extra tiers... A Love for Synthesizers

via Mark Milanovich on Facebook

"Extra tiers in the mail today! Finally able to get some of the clutter out of the way! — with Star Instruments Synare 3, Roland RS-09 Organ/Strings, Yamaha CS01, Roland MKB-300, Casio CZ-101, Fender PA-100, Yamaha TX7, Alesis QSR, Matrixsynth Jones, Moog Etherwave Pro, Casio MT-68 and Sequential Circuits Pro-One."

Clipper - Ableton Guitar Controller

Published on Dec 17, 2012

"Controlling an Ableton Live session with the Clipper, a Clip-based Live Interactive Performance Controller from Starr Labs www.starrlabs.com"

STARR Labs on eBay (RSS)

Starr Labs Clipper Demo on a Mini Z

Published on Nov 13, 2012 by StarrLabsZone

"Short demo of a Clipper LED fingerboard being played on a Starr Labs Mini Z MIDI controller"

STARR Labs (RSS)

Early guitar synthesizers

flickr By doryfour

The pink one on the left is from STARR Labs. The were founded in 1986 by Harvey Starr and are still in business today. Roland GR-707on the right.

STARR Labs on eBay (RSS)

Instruments of Robot Repair

Instruments of Robot Repair from robot repair on Vimeo.

From analog drum machines to vintage guitars, orchestral percussion to circuit-bent children's toys, 1980s Russian synthesizers to Indian harmoniums…these are the instruments of Robot Repair.

Too many labels for blogger to handle on this one: moog, synthesizers.com, dsi, harmonium, starr labs, oberheim, kawai, Akai, breakaway, midibox, baldwin, critter and guitari, soviet, bleep labs, ekdahl, mfos, novation, suiko, roland, casio, Yamaha.

via wire to the ear.

Preview video of the new Starr Labs LED Fingerboard

YouTube Published on Jul 12, 2012 by StarrLabsZone

STARR Labs on eBay (RSS)

Star Labs iTar - turn your iPad into a guitar on Kickstarter

via Kickstarter

"Our project is designed for musicians, guitar heroes, electronic artists, iPad junkies and hackers looking for a fun and easy way to take their show on the road. At it's heart the device is a button-based guitar fretboard (Starr Labs patented fingerboard) integrated with a dock for the iPad which will transform the tablet into a 21st century musical instrument we call the iTar (tm).

Our fingerboard has been battle-tested and proven for years to be a professional-quality electronic music instrument. Our fingerboard has been used on instruments we've built for the likes of Vernon Reid (of the endlessly awesome Living Color), the Chemical Brothers, Pendulum, Linkin Park, Lou Reed, and many TV/film studios. Check out the gallery at www.starrlabs.com to see the high quality instruments we've been building around this impressive technology for years. Our line of Ztars and Z-boards are each custom built by hand, from scratch."

STARR Labs on eBay (RSS)

Starr Labs Ztar Z6SPX with Custom Fingerboard

via Starr Labs where you'll find more pics.

STARR Labs on eBay (RSS)

Starr Labs iTar for iOS in the Works

via Starr Labs

"Yes indeed, we here at Starr Labs have been working on the iTartm, a MIDI guitar/instrument application for the iPhone and iPad. The more we labor over what we want the iTartm to accomplish the more we expand its scope of control, programmability, customization, and interactivity. Think pages of customizable control screen surfaces with dozens of controller and trigger types, arranged and implemented however you like. That said, we invite any serious programmers/developers to join us in the iTartm conversation. Seriously, contact Harvey Starr harvey@starrlabs.com and be a part of the Starr Labs team that unveils the best MIDI guitar/instrument application onto the world, the iTartm!"

STARR Labs eBay (RSS)
iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

Starr Labs Ztar Z-LP (LesPaul) MIDI Guitar FOR SALE!

via Starr Labs

STARR Labs on eBay (RSS)

S.Taylor 2007 'Coprime Colours©' Starr Labs MicroZone U-648

YouTube Uploaded by StarrLabsZone on Jun 6, 2011

"Composer Stephen Taylor playing 'Coprime Colours', a microtonal composition, on a Starr Labs Wilson MicroZone U-648 alternate MIDI instrument."

STARR Labs on eBay (RSS)

Stanley Jordan Starr Labs Ztar MIDI guitar Demo pt 2

YouTube Uploaded by StarrLabsZone on Jun 1, 2011

Part 1 here.

STARR Labs on eBay (RSS)

David Moldanado plays a Starr Labs Ztar Z7S MIDI Guitar controller

YouTube Uploaded by StarrLabsZone on May 26, 2011

"Maestro David Moldanado gives a Starr Labs Ztar Z7S MIDI Guitar controller a serious work-out. An expert at Flamenco and other styles, David is also an accomplished composer for stage and film. Here we hear David play the Ztar Z7S with a piano patch with blinding speed and precision... w/o any dropped notes!!! This is a phenomenal demo of the speed and accuracy of our string triggers. Enjoy!"

STARR Labs on eBay (RSS)