So Lumatone really has polyphonic aftertouch? What else is special about its keys?

Packed into every colour-changing key on Lumatone are multiple expressive features that put it ahead of the pack

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Updated 3 years ago

Why doesn't Lumatone make sounds of its own?

Lumatone is meant to control an unlimited number of sound generating instruments and devices, and by its nature is sound agnostic.

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Updated 3 years ago

Is there a pitch and mod wheel? I don't see it in the photos.

YES, every Lumatone comes with super beautiful aluminum pitch and mod wheels. Our pictures just haven't quite caught up with all our improvements yet.

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Updated 3 years ago

What does Lumatone feel like to play?

We get asked a lot what Lumatone's keybed feels like. It's best you experience it yourself, but here's our best attempt at an answer.

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How many keys does Lumatone actually have?

You may have read 275 in some older materials, but the final number of keys on a Lumatone is....drumroll.......280.

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How durable is Lumatone, and does it have a warranty?

We've designed Lumatone to withstand years of aggressive playing. Find out how we stand behind our keyboards.

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Why can't you sell Lumatone any cheaper? Isn't it just another MIDI controller?

We get this question a lot. The short answer is -- no, it's not just another MIDI controller!

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Updated 3 years ago

Why didn't you add more knobs or faders to Lumatone?

What if I told you there were 280 faders on Lumatone? They're just cleverly disguised as... keys.

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Updated 3 years ago

Can Lumatone control multiple instruments at once?

Lumatone can control any number of instruments you'd like. Set it up as a 280 key multi-instrumental dream machine as the centrepiece of your studio, or live performance rig.

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Updated 3 years ago

How is Lumatone better or any different from the Linnstrument or the Haken Continuum?

The Linnstrument and Continuum are both super cool instruments... and they're also nothing like Lumatone.

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Updated 3 years ago

Do I need special drivers or a certain kind of computer to use Lumatone?

No special drivers. No weird computers. All you need is a synthesizer, sound module, DAW-equipped computer, or virtual instrument.

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Updated 3 years ago

What exactly is the Lumatone Isomorphic Keyboard?

Read a brief general overview of Lumatone, and take a tour of the instrument itself.

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Updated 3 years ago

What makes an Isomorphic keyboard special?

Lumatone's Isomorphic layout offers up a more intuitive way to play scales, chords, and melodies.

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Why would I want to play a Lumatone over a traditional keyboard?

Learn why Lumatone can be an exciting alternative to traditional "black and white" keyboards.

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Why is Lumatone a game-changer for Microtonal or Polychromatic music?

Microtonal and Polychromatic musicians have been waiting for a keyboard like Lumatone to come along for decades.

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Updated 3 years ago

What are the four key modes of Lumatone?

Lumatone offers four primary key modes that when used separately or together offer many different types of unique expression across its 280 colourful light-up keys.

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