Reactogon: chain reactive performance arpeggiator ..

[Peter Korsten]

Michael Zacherl schreef:

> On Jun 24, 2008, at 1:00 AM, Gert van Santen wrote:
> 
>> Peter Korsten schreef:
>>>
>>> I'd like to see a hardware version of that 'keyboard'. :) Possibly it
>>> already exists?
>> I don't like the fact that you have to put these "coins" on the
>> board. It seems very awkward.
> 
> yeah - here it's somehow different than with the ReacTable Synth (sp?).
> Although, these tokens determine direction etc.
> So, then again, how would that be implemented with just a keyboard?
> Or even a slightly more portable multitouch device like the Lemur?
> Turn the virtual token by twisting your fingers?

What I meant is a keyboard with hexagonal keys (or round keys in a 
hexagonal pattern) that can light up. Like an accordion, really.

All those non-tactile sequencers where you have to put little toys on 
enormous displays look awkward to me, too, although I like the concept 
behind this one.

- Peter