Lumatone is a generalized keyboard controller with 280 colour-changing keys, arranged in a hexagonal grid. The keys -- hexagons themselves -- are arranged in a unique pattern in three-dimensional space for maximum reach and playability. Lumatone makes no sounds of its own, and instead is meant to control any sound-generating device that receives MIDI. For example, DAW-based virtual instruments or analog synthesizers.

The hexagonal grid is what makes Lumatone so powerful for playing in multiple tunings, and enabling the creation of virtually unlimited layouts, which we call mappings. Lumatone’s unique design also makes it ideal for the creation of isomorphic keyboard layouts, which we discuss at length in other articles.

All 280 keys are velocity-sensitive, capable of acting in either note on/off mode or as continuous controllers. Every key is also able to transmit polyphonic aftertouch (poly pressure) over MIDI. Unlike many modern controllers with shallow action, Lumatone’s keys are designed to be familiar to a traditional keyboard player, with key travel similar to synthesizers and other non-weighted keybeds.

• A. Rising Hexagonal Keybed
• B. Rear Panel / Ports
• C. 10 Preset Buttons
• D. Pitch Wheel
• E. Modulation Wheel
• F. Anodized Aluminum Case