Sally Sparks - Softly Remembering on the Haken Continuum

"Experimenting with the Eventide H9 Looper algorithm with the Haken Continuum."

"All sounds are from inside the continuum and of course some outboard fx... but the synth inside the continuum is a massive matrix with mathematecal equasions for patchpoints"

For reference, see: http://www.hakenaudio.com/Continuum/eaganmatrixoverv.html
http://www.hakenaudio.com/Continuum/eaganmatrixmodul.html
http://www.hakenaudio.com/Continuum/Downloads/EaganMatrixUserGuide.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/user/HakenAudio/videos

New Firmware version for Haken Audio Continuum

via Haken Audio: "We are proud to announce that Version 4.20 firmware is now available for download for Continuum Fingerboards with built-in sounds.

Version 4.20 adds two new internal sounds, Four Point FM and Rosin Oscillator, and a new audio processor, Tuned Reverb. The firmware also includes optimizations to sensor scanning, improving performance with Midi and Internal Sounds.
The Continuum Editor has a new look, and supports archiving and retrieving Continuum configuration data to and from disk files.

A series of demonstration movies are accessible through the Continuum Editor's Internal Sound Demo. These movies show playing technique using internal sounds of the Continuum Fingerboard. Configuration parameters on your continuum will be set to match the movie, allowing you to play the same sound that is used in the demonstration performance.

Version 4.20 integrates with the high-quality Kenton Mini Controller. The Kenton Mini Controller may be used in conjunction with the Editor, or in a computerless standalone mode in conjunction with the Kenton USB Midi Host.

For more information, see the press release available from the Haken Audio splash page [PDF].

Two demo movies feature new internal sounds:
http://www.hakenaudio.com/Continuum/html/intsounds/is4PointFM.html
http://www.hakenaudio.com/Continuum/html/intsounds/isRosin.html
The new firmware, new Editor, and new User Guide are available on the Download page:
http://www.hakenaudio.com/Continuum/html/resources/Downloads.html
Please note the new release is several hundred megabytes, and will take some time to download.

All these developments are the latest results of our ongoing dedication and commitment to the Continuum Fingerboard. There will be more exciting things in the near future, as we always have more ideas than time!"

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

Silver Bar

video upload by HakenAudio

"This video explores some of the sonic variations that can be made within this single EaganMatrix preset, 'Silver Bar.' Variations like these can be achieved by making adjustments to the Macro controls within the preset, but more significantly by employing different playing techniques and the Touch Control Area on the playing surface of the Continuum.

Silver Bar employs new firmware 10.50 features in the BiqGraph Bank of the EaganMatrix.

Edmund Eagan is the performer and the EaganMatrix preset designer for this video. More information about the Continuum Fingerboard may be found at www.HakenAudio.com"

Continuum Controls Moog Synthesizer - All Blues [& Jazz] Miles Davis

YouTube via marksmartus2 | January 22, 2011 |

"Mark Smart uses the Haken Continuum Fingerboard and a modular Moog synthesizer to play Miles Davis' tune.

Continuum Fingerboard: http://www.hakenaudio.com/Continuum/i...
Mark Smart: http://www.marksmart.net
Pogo Studio: http://www.pogostudio.net/
Pogo Studio's Moog: http://www.marksmart.net/gearhack/pog..."

Continuum Fingerboard - In a Sentimental Mood

YouTube via marksmartus2 | January 18, 2011 |

"Duke Ellington's beautiful tune played on the Haken Continuum Fingerboard driving Native Instruments' Reaktor software. I did the background track using an Ibanez AR-250 guitar with a Copeland hexaphonic pickup and a pedalboard I built for solo jazz performances.

Continuum Fingerboard: http://www.hakenaudio.com/Continuum/i...
My home page: http://www.marksmart.net/"

The pogomoog

Haken Continuum Version 4.08 OS Update

via STROMKULT

"Version 4.08 firmware is now available for
download for Continuum Fingerboards with
built-in sounds. 4.08 addresses several minor
issues related to our recent 4.07 release:

• A bug fix for playing internal sounds at polyphony 32.
• Corrections to the User Guides.
• A graphical fix in the Continuum Editor.

As well, there is a new naming convention for
firmware data files, making it easier to perform the firmware update.

The 4.08 firmware, Editor, and User Guides are available on the Download
page: http://www.hakenaudio.com/Continuum/html/resources/Downloads.html

We have also posted additional examples using internal sounds:
http://www.hakenaudio.com/Continuum/html/intsounds/isIntro.html

Thank you very much Dr.Haken!"

Continuum Fingerboard - Funk Loops

YouTube via marksmartus2 | January 22, 2011 |

"Mark Smart plays funk on the Continuum Fingerboard.

Continuum Fingerboard: http://www.hakenaudio.com/Continuum/i...
My home page: http://www.marksmart.net"

New Haken ContinuuMini & Evaton µCVC Unveiled at IRCAM - Coming to SUPERBOOTH18

"Evaton Technologies shows uCVC at unveiling of Haken ContinuuMini at IRCAM

Evaton Technologies’ Russ Hoffman [left] was on hand at ContinuuCon Paris this weekend, at IRCAM, to demonstrate the µCVC Eurorack module in conjunction with the release of the new, more affordable, more portable version of Haken Audio Continuum, called the 'ContinuuMini'.

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Jeff Beck vs Rachmaninoff on the Haken Continuum Fingerboard played by Rob Schwimmer

YouTube Uploaded by 5SunkenHeights5 on Nov 10, 2011

Rachmaninoff a la Jeff Beck---This is just one sort of thing that can be done on the incredible Haken Continuum! A tip of the iceberg! I'm a novice on it but it's amazing! So intuitive and organic! Anyway... I've always loved the great guitarists of the 60's--Hendrix, Beck, Clapton, Feiten, etc. As a keyboard player I envied their expressive options--vibrato, note bending, sustain, etc. That's one of the reasons I became a theremin player... (Fact check: I was an electric guitarist throughout junior high and high school doing my best to Hendrix, Clapton, Beck so I do understand playing in that style... Not good enough though: I decided I would give myself 2 weeks of intense practicing and if I wasn't as good as Hendrix or John McLaughlin after 2 weeks, I would quit. Two weeks came--I quit.) I had no real interest in doing this sort of thing on the Continuum but one day I plugged it into my Glenn Wyllie's Shin-Ei Superfuzz (http://www.mindspring.com/~wylo/)
and... ta dah! Big fun! I play this piece on piano (Rachmaninoff's Etude tableau in Ebm op39 #5) and thought I'd see how it went... As I said I'm definitely still a novice and it's far from perfect... but I like it!

(For Continuum players this was done without Rounding)

PS--For more hot Continuum action please be sure to check out their website at hakenaudio.com/ and also be sure to take a look at Edmund Eagan's Continuum work-- He works with Lippold Haken in developing and designing sounds for it and has an inside and out understanding of the instruments sounds and playing modes..."

ERIC CLAPTON'S "STEPPIN' OUT" ON HAKEN CONTINUUM! Rob Schwimmer plays

Published on Jan 5, 2014 Robert Schwimmer·53 videos

"PLAY IT LOUD! PUT IT ON FULL SCREEN! If you like it SHARE it!

This is a replica of Eric Clapton's slashing, aggressive and thrilling guitar classic recorded March 1966 from John Mayall's "The Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton" here played on the amazing HAKEN CONTINUUM FINGERBOARD! The nature of bending notes on the Continuum make it a perfect fit for blues phrasing---This is as much fun to do as it looks! A most sexy instrument... So many different and amazing things you can do with it! Here I used Edmund Eagan's Larynx Horn sound to start with which gives it the "vocal formant envelope" which I like a lot... Incredible responsiveness... although maybe not your typical blues sound... I did the backing track (bass, saxes, drums) on Kontakt and Battery and some processing for the Continuum with Guitar Rig from Native Instruments. The original LP was after Clapton was with The Yardbirds and before Cream--One of my favorite blues guitar albums of all time. I learned to play this track on guitar when I was in junior high school so it's been a part of me for a long time...

Rob Schwimmer

Learn more about the Haken Continuum Fingerboard at hakenaudio.com"

Tesla Coil Music - "Risky Business: A Tribute to Nikola Tesla"

YouTube Uploaded by marksmartus2 on Sep 27, 2011

"'Risky Business: A Tribute to Nikola Tesla' for electroacoustic music, Tesla coils, and live Continuum performance. Performed as the last piece of the University of Illinois New Music Ensemble (http://www.glennweb.net/somsite/ensembles.php#newmusic) Concert at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts (http://www.krannertcenter.com/) on September 26, 2009. Continuum and tesla coil parts composed by Mark Smart (http://www.marksmart.net/). Electroacoustic music parts composed by Scott Wyatt (http://ems.music.uiuc.edu/people/wyatt/), director of the University of Illinois Experimental Music Studios (http://ems.music.uiuc.edu/). Tesla coils built by Steve Ward, Jeff Larson, and Terry "Dr. Zeus" Blake (http://www.mastersoflightning.com/). Tesla coil synthesizer control system designed by Steve Ward and Mark Smart. Mark Smart performs on the Continuum Fingerboard designed by Lippold Haken (http://www.hakenaudio.com/Continuum/). The piece was the recipient of a University of Illinois College of Fine and Applied Arts 2008 Creative Research Award."

Haken Audio - EaganMatrix Module - Testing Processor Presets

video upload by EaganMatrix Programming

"The HakenAudio Eurorack EaganMatrix module is not only a CV and MPE midi controlled physical modelling synth (supporting many other sound generation models) but also can function as a DSP audio processor. The Module comes with a number of Audio Processing presets in the 'Processor' category that you send Audio to through the L/R Audio input ports. These range from reverb and delays to Karplus Strong and FeedBack Network Delay processing options (many more options will likely be available in future releases and you can easily create your own in the EaganMatrix (certainly a heck of a lot easier than writing your own DSP processing code).

I thought I'd test them all using a filtered, envelope generator shaped noise pulse (which is ideal for some of the Karplus and Delay network examples). Some of them don't do much on a short noise pulse so at the end I run them on constant filtered noise as well.

No talking on this one. Just stepping through the presets sending the noise pulses and then playing with some of the Macro Controls that change various parameters of them in real time - which you can do from the module with the Rotary or through the Haken Editor or using a Midi Controller. But this test is all CV and Audio controlled."

EaganMatrix Colour Delay

video upload by HakenAudio

"A single EaganMatrix preset showing one thought out audio processing possibility with the EaganMatrix eurorack module. A mBiraski kalimba is used as the sound source. The EaganMatrix module is the only module used on the audio path. EaganMatrix bespoke controls i, ii, iii, and iv are controlling Time Offset, Tonal Colour, Delay Time, and Delay Feedback, respectively. The mBiraski audio source is captured, looped, sonically altered both destructively and non-destructively, and converted to stereo space through the application of morphable convolution body responses, all within the EaganMatrix module. All external control is through control voltage input from third party sources, documented in the signal flow diagram on the left of the video."

Continuum voice on the Onde

video upload by La Voix Du Luthier

"Short demonstration of a user defined audio analysis played from a Continuum on an Onde from La Voix du Luthier (audio recording: you can hear the friction noise on the Continuum surface ;-) ).

The original audio sample that was analyzed was kindly provided by Deep Forest (can you guess what song it is coming from ?). It was analyzed with the tools we are currently working on at Haken Audio (demonstrated at last Superbooth) and played realtime as an additive set by the Eagan Matrix (synth engine of the Continuum, also shared with Expressive-E Osmose). Only a very small part of the analysis is used here.

The left hand (that you barely can see) is on an Osmose...

https://www.hakenaudio.com
https://www.la-voix-du-luthier.com"

ContinuuCon :: 2016

Published on Jun 18, 2016 ContinuuCon

This is a playlist of ContinuuCon 2016 videos starting with the teaser video. The full playlist follows the description below. Note Tony Rolando of Make Noise's video went up previously here. You can skip any video using the video controls at the bottom of the player.

"ContinuuCon, the First Continuum Fingerboard Conference took place June 9–11, 2016, at the Altamont Theatre in Asheville, NC.

Performers, sound designers, composers and electronic music enthusiasts who attended ContinuuCon explored this uniquely expressive instrument through concerts, workshops, lectures and more. Dr. Lippold Haken, inventor of the Continuum, and Edmund Eagan, developer of the Continuum’s synthesis engine EaganMatrix, were among those sharing their knowledge and musical talents.

With sponsors including the Bob Moog Foundation and modular synthesizer manufacturer Make Noise, the event opened with a reception at the Make Noise factory and included an evening concert, and a dinner (with multiple jam sessions) at Streamside.

Cameras: Geary Yelton, Chris Stack, John Schwenk
Editing: Chris Stack
ContinuuConcert Visuals: Greg Waltzer

Special thanks to: The Bob Moog Foundation, Make Noise, Hong Waltzer, Lora Tannenholz, The Altamont Theater and all the ContinuuCon attendees and guests.

Learn more at continuucon.com and hakenaudio.com/Continuum"

Playlist:

1. ContinuuCon Teaser Video

2. ContinuuCon :: 2016

3. ContinuuCon Quick Take :: Pallav Pandya

4. ContinuuCon :: Continuum History with Lippold Haken - "History and Deconstruction - Dr. Lippold Haken :: A chronological look at the development of the Continuum, from the first design goals to the current state of the art. Including design philosophies and the evolution that has occurred due to exposure to performers and new synthesis techniques."

5. ContinuuCon :: Continuous Pitch-Space Instruments with Dr. Tom Rhea - "A journey through time with the Hellertion, theremin, ondes Martenot, Trautonium, Moog Ribbon, Moog Trazor, and of course now, the Haken Continuum.

Dr. Tom Rhea pioneered introduction of synthesizers internationally as a Moog synthesizer clinician, functional design consultant, artist relations specialist, documentation writer, and marketing executive. Publications include articles and reviews in Computer Music Journal and many owner's manuals, e.g. the Minimoog Owner's Manual.

A noted lecturer on the history of electronic musical instruments, his Ph.D. dissertation on the topic is cited in The New Harvard Dictionary of Music, and in multiple entries in The New Grove Dictionary of Musical Instruments, and now The Grove Dictionary of Musical Instruments, Second Edition.

Conceived and oversaw development of, and wrote the first music for OxyLights, the world's largest permanent music and light installation, as recognized in The Guinness Book of World Records. Artist in Residence at the IEA (Institute for Electronic Arts) 2000-2001 at Alfred University, NY to explore use of DVD technology for presentation of film clips with focus on electronics in the soundtrack.

Cameras: Geary Yelton, Chris Stack
Editing: Chris Stack
Audio: John Schwenk"

6. ContinuuCon :: EaganMatrix pt1 with Ed Eagan - "Design philosophy, the reason for it’s existence, inspirations, why a matrix, what is a matrix, module by module descriptions, simple and complex patching examples, the reasons behind the percular formula construction, integration with MIDI and Max MSP."

7. ContinuuCon :: Tony Rolando on East Coast/West Coast Synthesis - "Make Noise founder Tony Rolando fills us in on the historical differences and similarities in the development of synthesis and electronic music on the East and West coasts. He also includes a demo of Make Noise's new 0-Coast synthesizer module."

8. ContunuuCon :: Continuum Playing Techniques pt1 - "Ed Eagan, Sally Sparks and Rob Schwimmer in a panel discussion and open forum about Continuum playing techniques, and how each has developed their own personal style. Learn more at www.continuucon.com"

Haken Continuum Fingerboard - Handel's "Alla Hornpipe"

YouTube Uploaded by marksmartus2 on Oct 20, 2011

"Alla Hornpipe" from Handel's Water Music, Suite #2 in D major.
In this multitrack recording, I'm using the Haken Continuum Fingerboard
(http://www.hakenaudio.com) to control a custom synthesizer built with
Native Instruments' Reaktor software (running on a Muse Receptor 2
for fast response). I used Cubase for the multitrack recording.

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Lou Reed Uses The Haken Continuum

This one sent in via John:
"Was reading the music reviews in the New York Times and found this:

Music Review | Lou Reed
All Those Sounds From the Stage: Processed, and Not Always Pretty

'Although for half of the show, before picking up a guitar, he played a Continuum Fingerboard, a touch-sensitive instrument that depends on outside sound sources; it wasn’t clear whether Mr. Reed’s were guitar-related or not.'"

image: Chad Batka for The New York Times click for the full review. http://www.hakenaudio.com

The Wonderful World of the Haken Continuum

video upload by HakenAudio

"Sit back and enjoy as Film & TV composer, Josh Madoff, takes you on a tour of the Haken Continuum!"

00:00 Intro
00:29 Sensitivity
04:20 Rounding (Pitch Correction)
05:42 The Power of the EaganMatrix
08:07 Touch Area Presets
09:36 Pedals, Sustain & Sostenuto
11:41 Traditional Midi & The EaganMatrix
13:15 Internal FX Engine
16:07 Processor Presets
16:44 Make Your Own Sound
21:43 Overlays
26:31 "Analog" Sounds
29:40 Controlling Analog Synths (The Haken CVC)
32:50 Inputs & Outputs
34:23 Final Thoughts

SpringSound Physical Modeling Synth for iOS with Haken Continuum Integration

Published on Oct 4, 2014 Christophe Duquesne

"This is an overview of the physical Modeling SpringSound app
The demo is on an iPad 2 with IOS 8 (so it is OK for IOS 8)
It also features EchoPad, LittleMidi, a Kaossilator 1 and a Haken Continuum at the end."

iTunes: SpringSound - Christophe Duquesne
New iPad Deals on eBay

"SpringSound is a physical-modeling audio synthesizer that produces sounds by simulating interactions and vibrations of a set of activators and masses connected to springs. The model offers detailed control of an array of features including: gravity, bouncing, fluid and static friction, mechanical limits, non-linear functions, and more.

SpringSound is provided with a very large set of sound presets that you can tweak and save.

It can be used as a sound generator or as an effect using its Audio-In feature, opening a new world of physical modeled effects. It is fully Audiobus® 2 and inter-app audio compatible, and manage state saving.

SpringSound can be controlled by a standard MIDI keyboard and directly from the iOS device screen.

SpringSound app is designed for optimum use with the Haken Continuum (www.hakenaudio.com) and integrate an IOS Continuum Remote (iPad only) allowing a very comprehensive and accurate remote control of the Continuum from your iPad (access to all parameters except programming the Eagan Matrix).

SpringSound has be designed to explore sounds domains you won’t be able to access with other synthesis technics. It expands your sonic palette with a new world of physical sounds. It is a rich musical instrument, a sophisticated sound-design tool and an entertaining sonic playground.

SpringSound is the big brother of my former Ackorage-Spring app."

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ContinuuMini with External Controllers

Published on Dec 4, 2018 HakenAudio

"A demonstration of the ContinuuMini while using external Midi to control the internal sound engine of the ContinuuMini, the EaganMatrix."