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Behringer announces open-source Polykeys 61 MIDI keyboard
Original: Behringer Polykeys 61: an open-source MIDI keyboard controller with polyphonic aftertouch
Behringer has unveiled the Polykeys 61, a MIDI keyboard controller with polyphonic aftertouch that the company says will be open-source. The 61-key controller follows Behringer's pattern of launching affordable music hardware, and the open-source approach would let users modify firmware. Music gear communities are weighing how open the design will actually be and what polyphonic aftertouch means for expressive playing at Behringer's typical price point.
Why now: Behringer's combination of open-source hardware and polyphonic aftertouch is an unusual move in the MIDI controller market, drawing attention from musicians and synth enthusiasts.
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