Aodyo Instruments Introduces Loom - Multidimensional MPE MIDI Controller

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"We're threading a new path in the world of music creation, where every touch lets you weave your own sonic tapestry. It's about crafting music with a more personal touch, where every note is a thread in your unique musical fabric. Something exciting is looming. Get ready to unravel a new way to experience sound.

https://loom.aodyo.com/kickstarter"



Have you ever dreamed of a MIDI controller that could turn your touch into music just like a real instrument? Meet Loom.

Loom is a multidimensional MPE MIDI Controller designed for immediate playability and expressiveness.
MPE synthesizers and virtual instruments offer you rich sounds that respond to the slightest variation, but there are few controllers fit to the task.

At Aodyo Instruments, we have drawn on our previous experience with the Sylphyo and the Anyma synthesizers to offer musicians a versatile and powerful device.

Whether you play live, record in the studio or compose music in your bedroom, Loom will become a flexible and original addition to your setup.

FEATURES
Don't be fooled by its simple appearance: Loom's magic lies in the synergy between its surfaces and sensors, offering you different playing modes that will allow you to play almost any kind of virtual instrument or synthesizer.

PLAYING MODES
Unravel evolving chords, weave intricate melodies, craft expressive rhythms. Any way you choose to approach it, Loom is designed as an extension of your hands.

Loom can function as a MIDI Keyboard, offering access to a two or three-octave range. You can play notes, bend them, nuance your attack, and add expression by sliding along the keys.

But if you want to break free from the keys, Loom can also work as a MIDI Ribbon, allowing for smooth sliding across its surface. Optionally, it can make sure you land on the right note, making it easier to play with others without losing the free-form nature of the ribbon.

If you want to play chords like a guitar, Loom offers a MIDI Strum mode, where you can choose a chord with one hand and strum virtual strings with the other. Or you can play it like a harp, directly sliding your fingers across the chord.

For rhythmic parts, Loom also got you covered. Its MIDI Drumkit mode has been carefully designed to provide you with a unique and efficient layout for finger-drumming. It can sense the way your finger hits the surface, as well as the position of your hit: flick more or less quickly to open the hi-hat, move your finger along the ride cymbal's edge or bell, and obtain subtle variations on your snare sound. It works great with acoustic and synthetic drum sounds.

For rhythmic parts, Loom also got you covered. Its MIDI Drumkit mode has been carefully designed to provide you with a unique and efficient layout for finger-drumming. It can sense the way your finger hits the surface, as well as the position of your hit: flick more or less quickly to open the hi-hat, move your finger along the ride cymbal's edge or bell, and obtain subtle variations on your snare sound. It works great with acoustic and synthetic drum sounds.

ACTION ZONE
To the left of the surface lies a pressure-sensitive squishy square area called the action zone. Press it to have nuanced control over dynamics or effects.
EDITOR
The companion editor allows you to customize every aspect of your Loom: change modes assign zones, map MIDI controls, set thresholds, and adjust response curves.

2 OR 3 OCTAVES
Craft melodies with two octaves. Weave symphonies with three octaves. Loom is designed for portability, while its extended version, Looom, offers a wider playing range.

BUILT FOR MPE AND LEGACY MIDI
MIDI MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) is an extension of the MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) standard that enables more nuanced and expressive performance capabilities for electronic instruments.
Traditional MIDI communication allows for control changes to be applied globally across all notes of an instrument. In contrast, MPE assigns each note its own unique channel, allowing for individual control of pitch, volume, and timbre per note.

This innovation opens up a new realm of expressive possibilities, letting musicians bend, slide, and modulate notes independently, much like on acoustic instruments. By providing detailed control over each note's parameters, MPE enhances the expressiveness of electronic music performances.
Loom is designed from the ground up for MPE, but it also works very well with any non-MPE MIDI instruments, even monophonic ones!

DEVELOPER-FRIENDLY
You're not limited to the modes we've designed. If you know your way around code, you can also take over and create your own. You can send a specific MIDI message to enter developer mode, where every input will be sent as-is, and you'll be able to control the LEDs and display by sending MIDI SysEx messages to the Loom from your own program or script running on your computer. This way, you can entirely control what's happening on your Loom, design new playing modes that you can distribute to others, or use Loom as an experimentation platform.

CONNECTIVITY
Using a USB or MIDI cable, you can easily connect your Loom to all your hardware and software: VSTi, Audio Units, hardware, etc.
Here are a few demos that showcase examples of how Loom can be used and setup.

Aodyo Instruments Introduces Anyma V - Virtual Counterpart to Anyma Ph

Anyma V: With the Anyma Omega keyboard video upload by Aodyo Instruments

"This is a video of Léo from Aodyo Instruments playing Anyma V, our new virtual instrument, using the Anyma Omega prototype keyboard.

Anyma V is a hybrid physical modelling virtual instrument that blends electronic music elements with advanced physical modelling technology. It simulates acoustic sounds like strings and reeds, as well as resonating structures such as wood, glass, and metal. Compatible with any MIDI controller, including MPE controllers and DAWs, Anyma V offers polyphonic capabilities and seamless patch transfer with the Anyma Phi hardware synthesizer. Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux in standalone and plugin formats (AU, VST3).

https://aodyo.com/product/anyma-v/"

Sylphyo Quick Start: With a MIDI synthesizer

Published on May 24, 2018 Aodyo Instruments

Spot the synth.

"Want to use the Sylphyo to play your favorite synth? This video shows you how in one minute.
If this is the first time you use your Sylphyo, make sure you charge it for up to 8 hours before using it.
You will need a MIDI cable (not included) to connect the MIDI output of the wireless receiver device to the MIDI input of your synthesizer. Power the wireless receiver using the included USB cable and charger, and turn on your Sylphyo and your synth. That's it!

Sylphyo is a next-generation wireless MIDI wind controller made in France by Aodyo Instruments. The Sylphyo allows you to play any kind of sound (or synthesizer) like a traditional woodwind instrument, with their unmatched feeling and expressive possibilities. If you play the saxophone, recorder, flute, trumpet, clarinet, oboe, or whistle, you'll feel at home with the Sylphyo. If you don't, it's a wonderful way to get started with wind instruments. In both cases, the Sylphyo combines the countless possibilities of electronic instruments with the feeling of acoustic traditional instruments."

Superbooth 22: Aodyo Instruments - Anyma Phi

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"Romain from Aodyo Instruments introduced us to Anyma Phi, a monophonic desktop synthesizer.

Anyma Phi has oscillators and filters, just like other synths, but they are paired with physical modeling technology, allowing it to simulate acoustic sound sources, like strings , as well as resonating structures, like wood, glass, or metal. The front panel includes a matrix providing access to of the five stages of sound generation: Excite, Vibrate, Resonate, Global, and Animate.

Anyma Phi Price: 499 euros. Available now."

See the dealers on the right for availibility.

Loom: Bleass Megalit

video upload by Aodyo Instruments

"This is a demo of Loom controlling the Bleass Megalit virtual instrument.

Loom is a multidimensional MPE MIDI Controller designed for immediate playability and expressiveness.
At Aodyo Instruments, we have drawn on our previous experience with the Sylphyo and the Anyma synthesizers to offer musicians a versatile and powerful device.
Whether you play live, record in the studio or compose music in your bedroom, Loom will become a flexible and original addition to your setup."

Loom: Anyma Phi (Controlpad mode)

video upload by Aodyo Instruments

"This is a demo of Loom's controlpad mode with our Anyma Phi monophonic physical modeling synthesizer.

Loom is a multidimensional MPE MIDI Controller designed for immediate playability and expressiveness. At Aodyo Instruments, we have drawn on our previous experience with the Sylphyo and the Anyma synthesizers to offer musicians a versatile and powerful device.
Whether you play live, record in the studio or compose music in your bedroom, Loom will become a flexible and original addition to your setup."

Anyma Phi: Percussive Playing Surface & Resonating Strings Demos

Anyma Phi: Percussive playing surface Demo
Aodyo Instruments

"The percussive playing surface will allow you to tap and scratch your sounds directly on the case, making your performance even more expressive and fun! Here is a quick demo of what we could integrate into Anyma Phi's case.

This would be made possible by integrating a piezoelectric contact microphone into the case. The resulting sound would be available to use on the Anyma as an audio input, ready to be fed into resonators and effects!"

Anyma Phi: Resonating strings demo
Aodyo Instruments

"In this demo, Julien Tortora plays an Anyma Phi's resonating strings patch (aka "Laraaji" sound universe).
Korg Prophecy only used as a MIDI controller for the Anyma Phi.

Pianist and composer: Julien Tortora (https://torto.org)"

Loom: Four new playing modes

video upload by Aodyo Instruments

"This is a demo of four new playing modes we're introducing for Loom: fader, keygrid, Martenot, and controlpad modes.

Loom is a multidimensional MPE MIDI Controller designed for immediate playability and expressiveness.

At Aodyo Instruments, we have drawn on our previous experience with the Sylphyo and the Anyma synthesizers to offer musicians a versatile and powerful device.

Whether you play live, record in the studio or compose music in your bedroom, Loom will become a flexible and original addition to your setup."

Aodyo Instruments Anyma Phi: Version 1.0 Sneak Peek

video upload by Aodyo Instruments

"This trailer shows some of the new features of the upcoming version 1.0 update for the Anyma Phi, the physical modelling synthesizer by Aodyo Instruments. Among the new features, you will find: drum trigger and timbre follower modulators, tools for paraphonic patches, granular processor, three exciters, snare drum resonator, internal arpeggiator, MIDI clock sync, microtuning support with onboard editor, patch randomizer, and much more.

Read more about the new features and download the public beta here: https://community.aodyo.com/topic/114... [captured below]

Anyma Phi blends the classic ingredients of electronic music, like oscillators and filters, with physical modeling technology, allowing it to simulate acoustic sound sources, such as strings or reeds, as well as resonating structures, like wood, glass, or metal."

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SynthFest France 2023 #SFF_EDITION_10 Set for 21/22/23 April 2023 in NANTES / FRANCE

SYNTHFEST FRANCE 2023 #SFF_EDITION_10

IN BRIEF
The coolest French festival entirely dedicated to synthesizers. The annual meeting of synth addicts in Nantes with exhibitions, concerts, workshops, demos, and the biggest synthesizer raffle ever made in the world.

FOCUS
. 10th edition of the festival.
. Concert Joachim Garraud.
. Concerts Olivier Delevingne / Marco Caro / Maman Küsters
. More than 50 exhibitors.
. Showcases Moonya / Alaskam / Nairod.
. First official tribute to Vangelis organized by Frederick Rousseau.
. UNAC / SynthFest Awards.
. Demonstrations / DIY workshops.
. Immersive 3D music experience.
. Huge synth raffle.


RAFFLE
The SynthFest France offers this year a particularly exceptional raffle. With more than 12000€ of prizes, this contest is simply the biggest synthesizer giveaway ever organized.

Tickets at 10€ and number of tickets limited to 2000.
Raffle open online until April 19th 2023, and on site until April 23rd 2023.
Drawing on Sunday April 23, 2023 at 4pm, French time.
It is not necessary to be present at the draw to win a prize.

Tickets: https://www.synthfestfrance.com

1 - Expressive E - Osmose
2 - Kodamo - Mask1
3 - Paire d’enceintes Adam Audio - A7V
4 - La Voix du Luthier - La Voile
5 - Arturia - MiniFreak
6 - Korg - Drumlogue
7 - Paire d’enceintes Nord - Monitor V2
8 - Aodyo - Anyma Phi SE
9 - Ina-GRM Tools Complete II
10 - Dreadbox Erebus Reissue
11 - Novation - Circuit Rhythm
12 - Joranalogue - Eurorack Step 8
13 - Faselunare 4 - Vega Eurorack drum module
14 - MOK - Pack VST - Waverazor / MiniRaze / Filtryg
15 - Bastl Instruments - Microgranny
16 - Yamaha Audio card / mixer AG06mk2 BK
17 - Yamaha Audio card / mixer AG06mk2 WH
18 - Erica Synths - Eurorack module surprise
19 - Bastl Instruments - Kastle Drum
20 - Bastl Instruments - Kastle 1.5
21 - La Touche Musicale - Licence logicielle


JOACHIM GARRAUD
The 10th edition of SynthFest France strikes hard, with Joachim Garraud in concert, Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 9 pm. The French producer and artist will be back in Nantes, his hometown, for this exceptional evening. Joachim Garraud will present a preview of the film "Modular California Vibes", a documentary on electronic music creation on board his solar mobile studio where 4 producers will record 4 original tracks in 4 unusual places during 4 days, thanks to the sun. A debate will follow the unique screening of this film in France, to then give way to a concert. Joachim Garraud at SynthFest France, the musical event in Nantes not to be missed.


EXHIBITORS / PARTICIPANTS / PARTNERS
Alaskam, Alexis Faucomprez, Algam, Aodyo, Arturia, Christophe Martin-de Montagu, Baloran, Bastl Instruments, Berhnard Rasinger, BVR instruments, Dreadbox, Eric Mouquet / Deep Forest, Erica Synths, Euterpe Synthesizer Laboratories, Expressive E, Faselunare /, Alphalab, FCpro.Audio, Francis Rimbert, Frédéric Rible, Frederik Rousseau, Fulgur audio, Ina-GRM, IRCAM, Joachim Garraud, PModular / Jérôme Bridonneau, Joranalogue, KR, Home Studio, Kiviak technologies, Kodamo, Korg, La touche musicale, La Voix du Luthier, Larix Elektro, Laurent Evain, Laurent Juillet, Les Sondiers, Matthias Puech, Marc Caro, MOK / Media Overkill, Michael Geyre, Michel Geiss, Moonya, Muse Ovations, Nairod, NRSynth, Oberheim, Olivier Delevingne, SyntheGrall / Olivier Grall, Officina del Malista, oZoé, PH Modular / Christian Foucaud, PWM, Sifasile, SynthR / Jean-Luc Briançon, Sequential, SoundMIT, Studio Playtronica, SynthFood, TouellSkouarn, Thierry Rochebois, Tinhu, Tony T-Steel / Tony Quedeville, SACEM, Vacuum – 3D project / Eliane Blaise / Emmanuelle de Héricourt, Vkgoeswild / Vika Yermolyeva, Vintage Synth @ Co, UNAC / Union Nationale des Auteurs et Compositeurs, Willow Whisper / Dalai Lama, Xodes, Yamaha, Yusynth / Yves Usson.

Anyma Phi and Anyma Phi V physical modeling synth with Chase Bliss Mood mk2 and OXI One

video upload by Mike Laaksonen

"Anyma Phi from Aodyo Instruments is quite wonderful little monophonic physical modeling synth, that can do much more than just physical modeling. You can use 3 oscillators that you can choose from a long list, ranging from different wave forms, resonators, 2-op FM, wavetables etc.

You can use audio input as an oscillator, either external input or in-built contact microphone. So, Anyma Phi is not just a synth, but audio effect unit, too. However you use it , there are lots of configuration parameters and options.

Those 3 oscillators are routed to main and aux bus, where you can apply 5 effects, pan them in stereo field, add reverb, which is then put out as stereo audio.

Recently, Aodyo has launched as software version of Anyma Phi, called Anyma V. It is identical to hardware unit, except that Anyma V is polyphonic. Anyma V is a by-product of Aodyo's biggest development project, namely Anyma Omega, which is larger sibling of Anyma Phi. As a backer I have been eagerly waiting its launch, which may happen at end of year."

Bastl Instruments | SynthFest 2023

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"SynthFest France - Edition 10 - Bastl Instruments
https://bastl-instruments.com

Thank you Adrien Perinot, Alaskam, Algam, Aodyo, Arkhazium, Arturia, Chris Calcutt, Christophe Martin-de Montagu, Baloran, Bastl Instruments, Berhnard Rasinger, BVR instruments, DeLaurentis, Dreadbox, Eowave, Eric Mouquet, Deep Forest, Erica Synths, Euterpe Synthesizer Laboratories, Expressive E, Faselunare, Alphalab, FCpro.Audio, Francis Rimbert, Frédéric, Riblen, Frederik Rousseau, Fulgur audio, Heritage Synthesizers, Ina, Ina-GRM, IRCAM, Joachim Garraud, PModular, Jean-Philippe Rykiel, Jérôme Bridonneau, Joranalogue, KR Home Studio, Kiviak technologies, Kodamo, Korg, La touche musicale, La Voix du Luthier, Larix Elektro, Laurent Evain, Laurent Juillet, Les Sondiers, Maman Küsters, Matthias Puech, Marc Caro, Marc Sirguy, MOK, Media Overkill, Michael Geyre, Michel Geiss, Modular Square, Moonya, Muse, Ovations, Nairod, NRSynth, Oberheim, Olivier Delevingne, OMMA, SyntheGrall, Olivier Grall, Officina del Malista, oZoé, PH Modular, Christian Foucaud, Projet, Home Studio, PWM, Quentin Feuillard, Sifasile, Serge Perathoner, SynthR, Jean-Luc Briançon, Sequential, SoundMIT, Studio Playtronica, Synth Anatomy, SynthFood, Tim Blake, TouellSkouarn, Thierry Demougin, Thierry Rochebois, Tinhu, T-Steel, Tony Quedeville, SACEM, Vacuum, Eliane Blaise, Emmanuelle de Héricourt, Vanessa Bertran, Vika Yermolyeva, Vintage Synths & Co, UNAC, Willow Whisper, Dalai Lama, Xodes, Yamaha, Yusynth, Yves Usson.

Copyright Association SynthFest France - Tout droits réservés."

Anyma Omega - New Polyphonic Physical Modelling Keyboard and Desktop Synthesizers

video uploads by Aodyo Instruments

From the makers of the Aodyo Anyma Phi.

Playlist
Anyma Omega - Polyphonic physical modelling synthesizer
Anyma Omega - Polyphonic demo
Anyma Omega - Multitimbral demo
Anyma Omega - Expressive demo
Anyma Omega - PolyMorph demo
Anyma Omega - Beatmaking demo

Emission live #272 - AODYO OMEGA, le poly à modélisation physique (ft. Deep Forest & Adrien Perinot)

video upload by Les Sondiers



A few details and pics via their Kickstarter campaign follow.

"In December 2020, thanks to Kickstarter contributors, we achieved a successful campaign for Anyma Phi, the compact desktop monophonic physical modelling synthesizer. Six months later, we delivered it to our contributors.

Since then, we listened to the users feedback and worked on a more powerful and full featured instrument: Anyma Omega. Based on Anyma Phi synth engine, we designed Anyma Omega, a powerful hybrid polyphonic and multitimbral synthesizer. Its physical modelling synthesis engine allows to create new sound universes inspired from the real world, where objects collide, vibrate, and resonate.

Anyma Omega comes in two versions: desktop and keyboard, both including a large display and many controls, with unique sensitive wooden surfaces to feed resonators and enhance expression.

Whether you play live or compose music in the studio, design your own sounds or play presets, Anyma Omega will become a flexible and original addition to your setup.

PHYSICAL MODELLING

Anyma Omega blends the classic ingredients of electronic music with physical modelling technology, allowing it to simulate acoustic sound sources, such as strings or reeds, as well as resonating structures, like wood, glass, or metal.

POLYPHONY

16-notes polyphony with all the richness of Anyma's synthesis engine.

MULTITIMBRALITY

4 sound parts splitted, layered or even chained.

EXPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE

Proven Fatar® velocity sensitive semi-weighted synth action keybed with aftertouch for musical and expressive playing.

Numerous controls to enrich the performance and unique sensitive wooden surfaces (ribbon and touchpad) to feed resonators and enhance expression.

EASY EDITION

Easy access to 14 macro parameters controlling the main characteristics of patches.

Tweak every parameter of every module with the large display and controls, unleashing the power of a semi-modular synth at your fingertips.

Direct access to the various modules thanks to the interactive synthesis path diagram.

ALEAGEN

Create aleatory consistent patches, by pushing a single button, based on smart random algorithms.

POLYMORPH

Beyond polyphony, the exclusive PolyMorph feature can provide extra width, density and depth to the sound: fine-blend panspread, unison, expression and morphing for every single note.

TUNING AND MICROTUNING

With Anyma Omega you can use any scale or tuning to make your sound travel all around the world and the eras.

Explore our multiple microtuning presets. You can also load Scala (.scl) or Anamark (.tun) files in Anyma Omega by converting them to MIDI Tuning standard (MTS) format. In addition to importing and exporting tunings, there are several options that can be used to define and edit tunings directly on the instrument: reference tone adjustment, 12-tone octave scale, tuning table for each note and n-EDO scales.

CONNECTIVITY

With a lot of input and output ports, Anyma Omega easily connects to all the machines, synths and controllers. It is compatible with any standard MIDI controller, including our own electronic wind instrument: Sylphyo.

Plug external audio and use Anyma Omega as a powerful modular FX processor.

FREE EDITOR / LIBRARIAN

Free multi-platform editor/librarian inherited from and compatible with Anyma Phi's sound bank. Organize, archive and share your Anyma patches and performances.

Based on the Anyma Phi monophonic and monotimbral sound engine, Anyma Omega is polyphonic and multitimbral. Play up to 16 notes simultaneously and combine up to 4 sound parts (individual patches) in a performance. Route audio signal from one part to another to create monstous patches.

Anyma Omega Desktop provides an advanced user interface, making the use of an external editor quite unnecessary. We kept the macro parameters matrix of the Anyma Phi available, now available simultaneously thanks to the big TFT IPS color display and its 16 push encoders."

Aodyo instruments ANYMA PHI

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You can find a demo from Aodyo here and some user demos in previous posts here.

Anyma Phi - Physical modeling synthesizer by Aodyo Instruments Kickstarter Video

The Kickstarter video has been added to the start of the playlist in the Aodyo Anyma Phi announcement post here.

Loom: Expressive E Osmose (MPE)

video upload by Aodyo Instruments

Loom: Expressive E Osmose (MPE, part 2)

video upload by Aodyo Instrument

Alex Inglese playing SWAM Trumpets with Sylphyo

video upload by Aodyo Instruments

"Alex Inglese, an Italian musician, gives us a great demonstration of the perfect combination of the Sylphyo as a MIDI controller and the fabulous SWAM trumpet plugin of Audio Modelling.
He performs three musical pieces and pilots Camelot, a virtual instrument sofware manager, thanks to the Sylphyo, switching from one sequence to another without having to touch the computer.

More info on www.aodyo.com"

Loom w/ Eurorack modular system

video upload by Aodyo Instrument

"This is a demo of Loom controlling a Eurorack modular synth setup.

Loom is a multidimensional MPE MIDI Controller designed for immediate playability and expressiveness. At Aodyo Instruments, we have drawn on our previous experience with the Sylphyo and the Anyma synthesizers to offer musicians a versatile and powerful device.
Whether you play live, record in the studio or compose music in your bedroom, Loom will become a flexible and original addition to your setup."

Loom: Upgraded Action Zone

video upload by Aodyo Instruments

"This video showcases the upgraded Action Zone, now with X axis control in addition to the existing Z pressure axis. This upgrade offers yet another dimension of expressiveness and playability for your Loom.

This is the result of a process that started way before the Kickstarter launch, during the early development stages. Initially, we aimed to include a two-dimensional action zone, but we faced design challenges that led us to postpone this feature.
With tests and feedback with the Kickstarter prototypes, we could quickly hone in on a seamless solution that integrates effortlessly.
To accommodate this new feature, we've slightly widened the Action Zone. This adjustment not only optimizes the use of the new X axis control, but also facilitates two-finger playing techniques. Consequently, we've updated the visual design on the left side of the Loom, moving away from the large Aodyo logo. We look forward to unveiling these new visuals in June."

AODYO SYLPHYO WIRELESS MIDI WIND CONTROLLER on Indiegogo

Published on Jun 1, 2015 AODYO MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

"Time for a new kind of wireless MIDI wind controller ...
Support our INDIEGOGO campaign starting on the 2nd of June 2015.
http://igg.me/at/aodyo/x/10696385"

"The SYLPHYO is a new wind musical instrument, providing the feeling of an acoustic wind instrument, with extra possibilities of electronic devices.

The SYLPHYO is designed to provide easy access to the expressive world of wind instrument to any musician. It can also be played silently for training, or used for writing scores.

As a standard MIDI controller, the SYLPHYO naturally integrates in any electronic music setup, from vintage analog synthesizers to virtual based instruments, running on computers, tablets or smartphones."